Medical diagnoses commonly associated with pediatric malpractice lawsuits in the United States.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1542/peds.2008-1594.
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Abstract
In this article we discuss the medical diagnoses underlying the most common lawsuits involving pediatricians in the United States. Where applicable, specific and general risk-management techniques are noted as a means of increasing patient safety and reducing the risk of medical malpractice exposure.
Medical subject headings
- Diagnostic Errors
- Malpractice
- Pediatrics
- Risk Management