Claims in orthopedic foot/ankle surgery, how can they help to improve quality of care? A retrospective claim analysis.
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol
; 31(1): 85-93, 2021 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Orthopedic foot/ankle surgery is a high risk specialty when it comes to malpractice claims. This study aims to evaluate the incidence, characteristics and outcome of claims in this area.METHODS:
This was a retrospective, 10-year claim analysis, with data from an anonymous database. Baseline claim/claimant characteristics were collected from all orthopedic foot/ankle-related cases.RESULTS:
Of 460 claims in total, most were related to delay in/wrong diagnosis or to (complications of) elective surgical procedures. Whether a claim was settled was related to type of injury (fracture) and type of claim (diagnostic mistake). Median amount disbursed in settled claims was 12,549. Claim incidence did not increase over the years.CONCLUSION:
Missed fracture diagnosis and "failed"/disappointing results of elective surgical procedures were the most common causes for claims. Sufficient knowledge of missed (foot) fractures and clear communication/expectation management before elective procedures could help to improve quality of healthcare and patient satisfaction.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Calidad de la Atención de Salud
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Procedimientos Ortopédicos
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Pie
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Mala Praxis
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Tobillo
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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Año:
2021
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