Feld Kayla A, Feld Andrew D
Gastroenterology Group Health Cooperative, Seattle, Washington, USA.
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Am J Gastroenterol. 2016 Mar;111(3):353-4. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2016.31.
Proper management of complications is critical to ensure the best outcome for both the patient and the physician. The physician's response to the error or complication, promptly informing the patient and the family, and expressing empathy at the situation, ensuring transparency and excellent post-complication care, is a critical determinant of the patient's understanding of the complication, perception of the physician, and, often, the decision to sue. Articles outlining best practice approach to various legal and risk management issues may aid physicians to acquire useful skills to help their patients.
妥善处理并发症对于确保患者和医生都能获得最佳结果至关重要。医生对错误或并发症的应对,及时告知患者及其家属,并对该情况表示同情,确保透明度以及提供优质的并发症后护理,是决定患者对并发症的理解、对医生的看法以及通常是否提起诉讼的关键因素。概述针对各种法律和风险管理问题的最佳实践方法的文章,可能有助于医生获得有用的技能来帮助他们的患者。