TMLEP Clinical Updates
TMLEP’s Clinical Updates are provided in order to raise awareness of clinical risk issues and to reduce incidence recurrence and improve patient safety. Facts have been anonymised to maintain data confidentiality, however learning points remain applicable.
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A Clinical Risk Case Study- Failure to Obtain Adequate Consent for Surgery
20 July 2018Although surgery itself can be unsuccessful through no fault of the Surgeon, if the Surgeon does not discuss the risks and potential adverse outcomes (such as the meniscal repair failing and the possible need for further chondral surgery), the clinician and healthcare provider leave themselves vulnerable to litigation.
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A Clinical Risk Case Study- Failure to Adequately Monitor Fetal Heart Rate
31 May 2018It is imperative that decision making during labour is fully informed, and that all aspects of both maternal and fetal wellbeing are taken into consideration.
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A Clinical Risk Case Study- Failure to Treat a Pressure Ulcer
01 May 2018Pressure ulcers are easily avoidable, however, unfortunately they still arise in a hospital setting, and when they do they can be life threatening.
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A Clinical Risk Case Study- A Delay in Diagnosing a Rotator Cuff Injury
13 April 2018Soft tissue injuries can be severe and have greater implications for future function if neglected than many fractures that would be routinely referred for specialist orthopaedic assessment.