Eye pain that leads to blindness: Is it a stroke? A migraine? Something simple?
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In this eye-opening episode of "Learning from Lawsuits," we dive into a complex case where a seemingly minor issue with a contact lens was misdiagnosed as a stroke or migraine, leading to a legal battle. Follow the journey of a woman whose persistent eye pain was misunderstood by multiple healthcare professionals, resulting in a drastic deterioration of her vision.
Join us as we dissect the miscommunications and cognitive biases that contributed to this unfortunate outcome. Discover key takeaways that can help prevent similar incidents in medical practice, emphasizing the importance of listening to patient complaints and taking them seriously. Together, let's learn from this legal case to improve patient care and avoid repeating the same mistakes.
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