Bowman M A
Department of Family and Community Medicine, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, N.C.
Am Fam Physician. 1992 Apr;45(4):1741-5.
Medical malpractice claims are common and may be emotionally difficult for physicians. Most malpractice suits claim negligence. The most frequent types of claims include failure or delay in diagnosis, negligent treatment with drugs, failure to obtain consultation, failure to obtain informed consent, and negligent management of procedures. The most important risk-management strategy is the provision of good medical care. If a claim is filed, physicians should cooperate fully with the malpractice insurance carrier and refrain from discussing the case with colleagues.
医疗事故索赔很常见，对医生来说可能在情感上难以承受。大多数医疗事故诉讼指控存在过失。最常见的索赔类型包括诊断失误或延误、药物治疗过失、未寻求会诊、未获得知情同意以及手术操作管理过失。最重要的风险管理策略是提供优质的医疗服务。如果收到索赔申请，医生应与医疗事故保险公司充分合作，避免与同事讨论该案件。
