Our latest clinical risk alerts are based on advanced claims intelligence provided by our Lead Clinical Partner, TMLEP. These are provided to all our policyholders to help keep clinical practice reactive to emerging clinical risk trends, ensuring we can help create a safer clinical world. Please feel free to browse a selection of our recent alerts below.
This clinical risk alert from our lead clinical partner, TMLEP, covers the importance of distinguishing between the symptoms of Cervical Myelopathy and Sciatica. Cervical myelopathy is compression on the cervical spinal cord and can cause a variety of signs and symptoms which are typically attributed to other conditions.
Cardiac Infarction is injury of the heart muscle caused by a lack of blood supply. Abnormal ECG findings should be acted on, leading to further investigations, such as baseline tests and referral to the appropriate medical expert, so as to prevent some of the potential long-term consequences of Cardiac Infarction.
GA1 is an inherited metabolic disorder resulting from a deficiency of the enzyme glutaryl-CoA dehydrogenase and is genetically determined. Diagnosis of GA1 is imperative so as to ensure that a carefully controlled diet is implemented so as to prevent brain damage from occurring.
This clinical risk alert from our lead clinical partner, TMLEP, covers the risks of complications regarding Central venous pressure (CVP) lines. CVP lines are used to monitor central venous blood pressure. It is important that the risks and complications of CVP line insertion are explained to the patient to ensure they are correctly consented under Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board [2015] UKSC 11.
This clinical risk alert from our lead clinical partner, TMLEP, covers the complications of spinal fluid drainage in thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Paraplegia is a devastating complication which may occur following surgery on the thoracic aorta. It is a result of interruption of the blood supply to the spinal cord.
This clinical risk alert from our lead clinical partner, TMLEP, explores the understanding behind the neurological complications of Sepsis. Sepsis can lead to a range of complications, most critically it is commonly fatal, particularly if the diagnosis is delayed, or in patients with other significant health problems.
By offering policyholders complimentary access to the very latest healthcare analytics updates from TMLEP, policyholders are kept up to date with access to clinical risk alerts that may impact their practice. As a THEMIS policyholder, this keeps clinical practice responsive to emerging trends that could lead to claims.