Medical negligence in surgery: 112 cases retrospective analysis / 法医学杂志
Journal of Forensic Medicine
; (6): 193-195, 2013.
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in Zh
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE@#To explore the general characteristics of medical negligence in surgery in order to provide the reference for forensic practices.@*METHODS@#One hundred and twelve cases of medical negligence in surgical department were retrospectively analyzed in Fada Institute of Forensic Medicine and Science from 2008 to 2010.@*RESULTS@#The common types of medical negligence cases in the surgery were improper operation procedure (28.57%), failure of consent (26.79%), and inadequate monitoring (22.32%). The results of complications included disability or functional impairment (61.61%), death (31.25%) and transient impairment with no obvious adverse reactions (7.14%). The most common roles played by the medical negligence cases were minor role (26.79%), equal role (19.64%), and slight role (14.29%).@*CONCLUSION@#Significant attention should be paid to the operation procedure, consent, and monitoring. It should be cautious to not make assessment on involvement degree of medical negligence.
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Main subject:
Surgical Procedures, Operative
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China
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Retrospective Studies
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Cause of Death
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Medical Errors
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Diagnostic Errors
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Expert Testimony
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Forensic Medicine
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Informed Consent
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Intraoperative Complications
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Zh
Journal:
Journal of Forensic Medicine
Year:
2013
Type:
Article