Vox clamantis in deserto: a survey among Italian psychiatrists on defensive medicine and professional liability
In conclusion, our findings suggest that defensive medicine is a common phenomenon among psychiatrists and their position of guarantee drives this attitude. Education on legal implications and risk management should be provided starting from the university and continuing over time, to improve the knowledge of young and senior doctors on professional liability and inform their decision-making processes. This would also reduce defensive practices and improve the quality of healthcare. Considering the concerns of younger physicians, as well as of professionals working in acute and high-intensity medical care facilities, there...
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - August 17, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Letter to the Editor Response to: malpractice cases for gonadal torsion
We read with great interest the article entitled “Testicular torsion is overrepresented among malpractice cases for gonadal torsion” submitted by Clennon et al [1]. The authors have evaluated gonadal torsion in terms of medicolegal outcomes using the Westlaw Jury Verdicts& Settlments and Lexis Databases. What the authorsfound in this study is very interesting. However, we are not sure that these results reflect the general situation regarding gonadal torsion for two reasons. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - August 15, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Ali Atan, Ramazan Karabulut, Zafer Turkyilmaz, Kaan Sonmez Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Response to: Malpractice Cases for Gonadal Torsion
We read with great interest the article entitled “Testicular torsion is overrepresented among malpractice cases for gonadal torsion” submitted by Clennon et al. [1]. The authors have evaluated gonadal torsion in terms of medicolegal outcomes using the Westlaw Jury Verdicts& Settlments and Lexis Databases. What the authorsfound in this study is very interesting. However, we are not sure that these results reflect the general situation regarding gonadal torsion for two reasons: (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - August 15, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Ali Atan, Ramazan Karabulut, Zafer Turkyilmaz, Kaan Sonmez Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Letter to the Editor in Response to: Malpractice Cases for Gonadal Torsion
We read with great interest the article entitled “Testicular torsion is overrepresented among malpractice cases for gonadal torsion” submitted by Clennon et al. [1]. The authors have evaluated gonadal torsion in terms of medicolegal outcomes using the Westlaw Jury Verdicts& Settlments and Lexis Databases. What the authorsfound in this study is very interesting. However, we are not sure that these results reflect the general situation regarding gonadal torsion for two reasons: (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - August 15, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Ali Atan, Ramazan Karabulut, Zafer Turkyilmaz, Kaan Sonmez Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Pattern and outcomes of medical malpractice cases in Ghana: a systematic content analysis
CONCLUSIONS: The pattern of the cases suggests that all medical specialties are potentially at risk, although most of the cases emerged from Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Surgery, and Paediatrics. Medico-legal training for healthcare staff should emphasise the duty of care and adherence to the Ghana Health Service Patient Charter.FUNDING: None declared.PMID:37575635 | PMC:PMC10416294 | DOI:10.4314/gmj.v56i4.11 (Source: Ghana Medical Journal)
Source: Ghana Medical Journal - August 14, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Jonathan Bayuo Adwoa O Koduah Source Type: research
