Case Studies

Risk management in action. Read case studies based on actual TMLT medical malpractice claims.

Disclaimer

These closed claim studies are based on actual malpractice claims from Texas Medical Liability Trust. These cases illustrate how action or inaction on the part of the physicians led to allegations of professional liability, and how risk management techniques may have either prevented the outcome or increased the physician's defensibility. These studies have been modified to protect the privacy of the physicians and the patient.

Case Studies

Failure to monitor anti-arrhythmia medication

Failure to properly administer an epidural steroid injection

Failure to diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease

Failure to order follow-up AFP testing

Failure to admit patient and obtain consult

Failure to properly interpret CT scan

Improper performance of TURP

Failure to use general anesthetic