Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Venous Thrombosis - Diagnosis and Treatment

Most malpractice claims involving deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) result from the failure to recognize patients at high risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), according a recent survey run by The Doctors Company.  These medical malpractice cases usally involve the failure todiagnose the condition implement appropriate prophylaxis, failure to diagnose DVT in patients who subsequently have a PE, and failure to rule out PE in patients with nondiagnostic pulmonary symptoms.  The doctor owned malpractice insurance company's Medical Director stated, "When VTE is seriously considered in the differential diagnosis, it should be confirmed or excluded by appropriate testing."
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