Even with the Best Preparation, Errors Will Happen January 23, 2020 General CAP, Medical Errors Happen 0 The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) is pleased to share the following featured “Case of the Month” article encapsulating the back story and outcome of an actual medical liability claim. When this column addresses adverse events, we frequently try to identify some action or inaction that, if addressed differently, might have led to a better outcome. Though thankfully rare, errors nevertheless can occur even with a spotless work-up. A 53-year-old patient first visited Dr. GS, a general surgeon, complaining of a lump in her right breast. An ultrasound from two months earlier showed a lesion at 10 o’clock, and upon examination, Dr. GS noted a small but definite non-mobile mass. Dr. GS recommended an excision and several months later, he performed a right breast lumpectomy. Read More. Interested in reading more case studies? Request a free copy of Medicine on Trial, a publication featuring more than 80 litigated cases summarized by CAP’s General Counsel, Gordon Ownby that physicians can learn and benefit from. As a leading California medical professional liability provider, CAP is committed to protecting our physician members with superior coverage. CAP members also receive valuable risk and practice management benefits specially designed to help physicians succeed. Find out how much you can save by switching your medical malpractice coverage to CAP. Request an instant quote on our website or call 800-356-5672. Comments are closed.