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Risk Tips to Support “Second Victims”
When a patient safety incident occurs patients are considered the “first victims” and healthcare organisations and clinicians have a duty to provide them with truthful information, appropriate follow-up care and emotional support. In addition to…
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Risk Tips for Early Detection and Management of Sepsis
As sepsis continues to have a significant impact on patient outcomes and the resilience and wellbeing of clinicians, it is vital to raise awareness of the condition. The existence of the appropriate knowledge, tools and protocols…
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Patient Safety Incidents: Supporting “Second Victims”
Involvement in patient safety incidents can significantly affect the professional and personal lives of the healthcare team. Therefore, it is essential they understand this “second victim” phenomenon and seek appropriate support, when necessary, to maintain…
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Beware Sepsis – Think Sepsis
Sepsis continues to be a leading cause of death in the UK and a significant burden on the UK health system. Awareness, knowledge and recognition of the condition is still problematic among many healthcare professionals…
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Alleged Improper Performance of Hip Surgery
Background A 69-year-old male patient underwent revision surgery of a previous hip replacement. Following the surgery, the patient experienced subluxations and severe pain over the next three months. Despite reporting these issues to consultant A…
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Retained Surgical Body
Background A patient in her late fifties underwent a total hip replacement. During the surgery, a sponge was placed under the acetabular cup, this was not documented in the operative note. The surgical assistant, who…
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Surgical Management Challenges
Background During a game of football, a nineteen-year-old male sustained a fracture to his tibia/fibula. The patient was referred to a private consultant who undertook a surgical repair of the fracture by Open Reduction Internal…