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Michael Skolnik was a 22-year-old EMT and nursing student who died after a botched brain surgery. His family shares his tragic journey and their fight for justice and patient safety.
The Michael Skolnik Medical Transparency Act is a state law in the U.S. state of Colorado, initially enacted in 2007 with an extension passed in 2010. The act mandates the disclosure of specific information by healthcare providers to the public.
Aug 19, 2017 · Michael Skolnik died after a neurosurgeon misdiagnosed a colloid cyst in his brain as life-threatening and performed a risky operation. His family shares their story and the lessons learned from this tragedy for shared decision-making in medicine.
After fainting at home, 22 year old Michael Skolnik was told he needed to soon undergo brain surgery to save his life. But after a botched procedure, Michael...
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Nov 18, 2019 · Learn about the law that requires health care professionals to disclose their disciplinary actions and history to the public. It was inspired by the tragic case of Michael Skolnik, a nursing student who died after a medical error by an inexperienced neurosurgeon.
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The law that created the Healthcare Professions Profile Program (HPPP) was championed by Patty Skolnik, a mother whose tragic loss of her only son led her to advocate for greater transparency and disclosure by healthcare providers and the improvement of patient/provider relationships.
Jan 1, 2014 · This chapter describes the tragic story of Michael Skolnik, who died after a neurosurgical procedure that was not necessary and caused severe complications. It also identifies the root causes of his death, such as poor communication, lack of experience, and absence of shared decision-making.
