Complications During Ozone Therapy as a  Result of Malpractice and Lack of Guidelines
(Source: Clinical Neuroradiology)
Source: Clinical Neuroradiology - April 23, 2024 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Answer to: Complications During Ozone Therapy as a  Result of Malpractice and Lack of Guidelines
(Source: Clinical Neuroradiology)
Source: Clinical Neuroradiology - April 23, 2024 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Anesthesia-Related Closed Claims in Free-Standing Ambulatory Surgery Centers
CONCLUSIONS: This analysis of medical malpractice claims may indicate higher-than-expected patient and procedural complexity in free-standing ASCs, presenting patient safety concerns and opportunities for improvement. Ambulatory anesthesia practices should consider improving safety culture and communication with families while ensuring that providers have up-to-date training and resources to safely perform routine anesthesia procedures.PMID:38640080 | DOI:10.1213/ANE.0000000000006700 (Source: Anesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Anesthesia and Analgesia - April 19, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Marc Philip T Pimentel Scott Chung Jacqueline M Ross Daniel Wright Richard D Urman Source Type: research

Anesthesia-Related Closed Claims in Free-Standing Ambulatory Surgery Centers
CONCLUSIONS: This analysis of medical malpractice claims may indicate higher-than-expected patient and procedural complexity in free-standing ASCs, presenting patient safety concerns and opportunities for improvement. Ambulatory anesthesia practices should consider improving safety culture and communication with families while ensuring that providers have up-to-date training and resources to safely perform routine anesthesia procedures.PMID:38640080 | DOI:10.1213/ANE.0000000000006700 (Source: Anesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Anesthesia and Analgesia - April 19, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Marc Philip T Pimentel Scott Chung Jacqueline M Ross Daniel Wright Richard D Urman Source Type: research

Litigation in Gender Affirming Surgery: Reviewing Five Decades of the Medical Malpractice Landscape
The present study sought to analyze malpractice cases related to gender affirming surgery to provide information to physicians as it may serve to minimize the risk of malpractice suits. The Westlaw and Lexis Nexis databases were queried for jury verdicts and settlements related to gender affirming surgery malpractice lawsuits. A total of 26 cases were identified between 1970 and 2020, five of which were determined relevant on further review. Motives included adverse surgical and medical outcomes, and failure to treat. (Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - April 16, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Martina Brozynski, Olachi Oleru, Nargiz Seyidova, Curtis Rew, Sarah Nathaniel, Peter J. Taub Source Type: research

Quality Improvement Lessons from Canadian Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
The objective was to identify quality improvement opportunities in surgical practice, to increase patient safety and satisfaction. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - April 16, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Christina L. Schweitzer, Ivneet Garcha, Sam M. Wiseman Source Type: research

A 23-Year Analysis of the Litigation in Orthopaedic Elbow Surgery
The reasons for malpractice litigation in elbow surgery are not well understood. The aim of this study is to report the most frequently litigated surgeries of the elbow and analyze the reasons for litigation and case outcomes. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - April 15, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Emmanuel Brito, Nathan Sherman, Andrew P. Mahoney Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

A faculty-led resident strike team as a force expander during disaster
This article qualitatively reviews the first published incidence of a faculty-led multispecialty resident strike team being used as a force expander in a disaster.PMID:38597642 | DOI:10.5055/ajdm.0467 (Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine - April 10, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Angela P Cornelius Axel Rodrigues-Rosa Source Type: research