Surgical specialists face higher a risk for malpractice compared to their non-surgical colleagues

Surgical specialists face higher a risk for malpractice compared to their non-surgical colleagues

Abstract In previous studies, surgical specialties accounted for most malpractice claims. The objective of the present study was to determine the risk for malpractice claims for physicians working in hospitals. A retrospective observational study using anonymized closed malpractice claims between 20...

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Main Authors: Wouter J. Dronkers, Jan M. van Rees, Désirée Klemann, Dennis R. Buis, Quirine J. M. A. Amelink, Dirk J. Grünhagen, M. M. Mokhles, W. Peter Vandertop, Marike L. B. Broekman, Aart C. Hendriks, Eric Boersma, Clemens M. F. Dirven, Markus Klimek, Jochem K. H. Spoor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-12-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Claim
Health law
Malpractice
Medical litigation
Negligence
Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-81058-x
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