The status of medical malpractice litigations in Saudi Arabia: Analysis of the annual report

Conclusions: The number of lawsuits in Saudi Arabia is increasing rapidly. Understanding the reason for this is very important especially given the high rates of lawsuits for certain specialties and healthcare sectors. A root cause analysis cannot be conducted without a detailed reporting system for malpractice lawsuits; the development of which would help in research and the generation of solutions in this field.
Source: Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Source Type: research