SAQ 1684 – Missed Weber C ankle fracture and open disclosure

A 45-year-old woman re-presents to the ED with a painful ankle. Two days earlier she was diagnosed with an ankle sprain after a fall. Today's assessment shows a Weber C fracture requiring surgical fixation.

She is upset about the missed diagnosis and wants to speak to the person in charge. Your registrar asks you for help.

List six potential factors that could lead to this error.

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State six components of your management of this situation.

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/ 6

Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%