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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.
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.
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.
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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In The Story of Michael Skolnik, viewers are compelled to rethink the critical role that shared decision-making and informed consent play in patient safety and transparency. This emotionally engaging program tells the story of Michael Skolnik, an intelligent, compassionate young man.
