A detailed analysis of pediatric surgical malpractice claims in Germany: what is the probability of a pediatric surgeon to be accused or convicted?
A detailed analysis of pediatric surgical malpractice claims in Germany: what is the probability of a pediatric surgeon to be accused or convicted? (Springer).
Pediatric surgeons treat a vulnerable population in which unfavorable outcome can lead to substantial long-term costs, placing them at risk for malpractice claims. This study aims to characterize the frequency and circumstances in which malpractice claims were successfully brought against pediatric surgeons
in Germany over the last 5 years.
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Conclusion
Over a 40-year career, pediatric surgeons in Germany face an average calculated
risk of 2.1 to be accused and 0.9 to be convicted of malpractice claims.
Certain circumstances pose higher risks for litigation than others. Knowledge
of these patterns may help practitioners avoid medicolegal confrontation.
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Quelle: Springer, 08.01.2021
