Risk Management
Retina
Welcome to OMIC’s Retina risk management resource library, a comprehensive collection of loss prevention and patient safety resources for ophthalmic practices.
Our resources for Retina include model consent forms, risk management articles, closed claim studies, and recommendation and procedure guides.
Articles (9)
Assuring Safe Passage Through the Healthcare System
Delay in Diagnosis Key to Endophthalmitis Claims
Risk Management Issues in Medical Retina Disorders
Medicolegal Implications of Fluorescein Angiography
2019 February Bulletin: Retina Ischemia
Case Studies (12)
Codefendant Nurse Anesthetist’s Insurance Carrier Builds a Case Against OMIC Insureds
Delayed Referral for Progressive ROP
Failure to Treat and Refer Patient with Diabetic Retinopathy
Dispute Over Informed Consent with Elderly Patient
Delayed Consultation Referral of Managed Care Patient with Endogenous Endophthalmitis
A Medical Board Investigation Handled Perfectly
Failure to Diagnose Retinal Detachment
Failure to Obtain Informed Consent for Vitrectomy
Unnecessary Laser Surgery for Diabetic Macular Edema
Delay in Performance of Retinal Detachment Surgery and Associated Nonmedical Issues
Failure to Prove Negligence in Treatment of Macular Degeneration
Consent Forms (33)
Photodynamic Therapy with Visudyne® Consent Form
Periocular Repository Corticosteriod Injections
Fluorescein Angiography Consent Form
Time out before intravitreal injections
How to Survive Malpractice Litigation: Lessons Learned
BEOVU potential risk to the fetus
Texas Consent Requirements Effective 2020
Bilateral same-day intravitreal injections
Coverage Issues (0)
Patient Issues (0)
Practice Issues (4)
Dilating Drops: Patient Safety and Liability Risks
Assuring Safe Passage Through the Healthcare System
Delay in Performance of Retinal Detachment Surgery and Associated Nonmedical Issues
Recommendations (13)
ROP: Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Injections Risk Management Recommendations
Dilating Drops: Patient Safety and Liability Risks
Fluorescein Angiography Consent Form
Fluorescein Angiography: Preventing and Responding to Complications
Triamcinolone Acetonide Recommendations
Management of acute ophthalmic presentations
Management of acute retinal ischemia