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Erin OBrien

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Erin O'Brien is a senior medico-legal writer and editor, with 25 years of experience authoring healthcare deliverables. Previously, Erin authored an award-winning column in the health and wellness sector, guest hosted a wellness radio show, and received an FMA Charlie Award for Excellence in Writing. Erin has reviewed and completed case studies for thousands of medical malpractice cases, both plaintiff and defense nationwide, and was presented the US Chamber of Commerce Best Small Business Blue Ribbon designation.  Erin is an experienced Medical Risk Consultant and device start-up project manager. She has consulted for numerous successful healthcare and bio-tech start-ups. After completing a Bachelor of Science degree at the University Of Wisconsin, Erin pursued an educational background in Healthcare Risk Management at the University of South Florida. Erin crafts her work with attention to detail, readability, healthcare marketing regulations, and medical standard of care.

Articles by Erin OBrien

Improper Treatment of Abscess Leads to Death From Sepsis

Case Summary This case involves an obese male patient with a history of Sarcoidosis, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, and hypertension. After the patient’s visit to a primary care physician (PCP), a rheumatologist subsequently examined the patient for a follow-up of…

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Medical Error in Hernia Mesh Repair Surgery Results in Septic Death

Case Summary This case involves an obese male patient with a past medical history of diabetes. The patient then underwent hernia mesh repair surgery for an incarcerated ventral hernia. Post-operatively, the patient was then discharged with instructions to follow up…

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Diagnostic Delay Results in Infant Death

Case Summary Following her arrival in the labor and delivery room, the patient experienced a sudden onset of severe abdominal pain with vaginal bleeding. The nurse then transferred the patient to another room. However, the nurse failed to notify her…

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Patient Loses Lung Function after Botched Needle Biopsy

Case Summary An adult male with a history of COPD, hypertension, tobacco use, and lung cancer scheduled a bronchoscopy due to pulmonary nodules. The pulmonary nodules were identified on a chest radiograph many years after his lung cancer remission. The…

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