Radiology Didn’t Know Risk Status Before Patient Fall, Head Injury

In this closed Harvard malpractice case, a patient fell during a radiology study because her risk status wasn't communicated from the unit effectively. It was not a typical fall—on the way to the bathroom alone. Hospitalist Adam Schaffer, MD, MPH, analyzes what went wrong and suggests some effective practices to prevent severe injury in places you don't expect, with eyes on the patient.