October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.* With cancer being the #1 missed diagnosis (and breast cancer being the #1 misdiagnosed cancer), October is a good time to revisit strategies to reduce the risk of missed diagnoses in your practice. *According to BreastCancer.org […]
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Did you know that 44% of obstetrical (OB) injuries involve a secondary responsible clinician? Furthermore, half of these cases involve an alleged delay in recognition and treatment of fetal distress by the nursing team. Team communication and advanced fetal monitoring are crucial to providing good care. As a Constellation customer, you have access to a
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Did you know that diagnostic error is the most costly medical professional liability claim in the Emergency Department? In Constellation’s most recent Risk Report, Reducing Patient Harm in the Emergency Department, our experts present 10 ways to lessen diagnostic error, with real life examples and resources to support your practice. Constellation Risk Report – Reducing
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