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  • Title: Malpractice in ophthalmology: guidelines for preventing pitfalls.
    Author: Mozaffarieh M, Wedrich A.
    Journal: Med Law; 2006 Jun; 25(2):257-65. PubMed ID: 16929804.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To provide ophthamologists with guidelines with which to prevent common errors of malpractice and suggest ways to reduce the risk of liability claims by improving the quality of care. METHODS: Interview of a vitreoretinal surgeon (AW) and search of the current relevant literature. RESULTS: Some of the most common errors leading to ophthalmic malpractice litigation are: 1) failed diagnosis or progression of disease, 2) missing pathology, 3) failed surgery, 4) inadequate patient care, 5) lack of communication, 6) holding back information, 7) no signed informed consent, 8) lack of correct documentation/poor records, 9) poor doctor-patient relationship, 10) no ethical responsibilities, 11) no professional liability insurance coverage, 12) highly pressured hospital set-up, 13) insufficient understanding of law. CONCLUSION: The risk for malpractice litigation for ophthalmologists may be reduced by preventing common causes of malpractice and improving the quality of care.
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