What can we learn from the last 20 years: A review of litigation trends in otolaryngology

ConclusionThese results highlight areas that local units can focus on to reduce their litigation burden. Targeted initiatives aimed at improving patient-clinician communication, the consent process and improving local organisational efficiency will address a significant proportion of claims. Re-examination of this data on a regular basis can serve as a useful adjunct in assessing the impact of quality improvement initiatives and implementation of best practiseswithin the speciality.
Source: The Surgeon - Category: Surgery Source Type: research