12 min
Late Diagnosis of Colon Cancer The MagMutual Podcast
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- Health & Fitness
Steve Adubato, PhD, speaks with Lisa Lefkovits, MD, a board-certified internal medicine specialist at Laureate Medical Group (Atlanta, GA), about a case involving the late diagnosis of colon cancer in a patient that resulted in a medical malpractice claim. Dr. Lefkovits discusses some of the complicating factors in this case, including a noted difference between the patient’s experience and what was documented in the chart, and shares her thoughts on what could have been done to avoid the poor outcome. Dr. Lefkovits also provides insights on how to ensure age-appropriate screenings, effective patient communication, thorough documentation and safe, quality medical care.
Steve Adubato, PhD, speaks with Lisa Lefkovits, MD, a board-certified internal medicine specialist at Laureate Medical Group (Atlanta, GA), about a case involving the late diagnosis of colon cancer in a patient that resulted in a medical malpractice claim. Dr. Lefkovits discusses some of the complicating factors in this case, including a noted difference between the patient’s experience and what was documented in the chart, and shares her thoughts on what could have been done to avoid the poor outcome. Dr. Lefkovits also provides insights on how to ensure age-appropriate screenings, effective patient communication, thorough documentation and safe, quality medical care.
12 min