Analysis of 251 cases entered the procedure of medical malpractice identification
- VernacularTitle:医疗事故鉴定案例251例分析讨论与对策
- Author:
Yan LIU
;
Yanmin CHENG
;
Yamin LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Medical malpractice;
Medical dispute;
Identification;
Cause
- From:
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration
2008;24(4):271-274
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To analyze the causes of medical disputes and to find an effective way to reduce medical malpractice and medical dispute.Methods The complete identification files of 251 cases of medical malpractice obtained from corresponding Offices of Technical Identification of Medical Malpractice in three cities at prefecture level in Shandong province were analyzed to compare the cause of medical malpractice identified by patients with that identified by experts.Results The main causes that identified by patients included violation(36.41%),default(35.60%),illegality(13.05%),tort(11.89%),and absence of management(3.05%).Among the litigation claims,58.53%were identified as existed factors causing disputes.Among the identified factors,72.66%should have been prevented and controlled.Conclusion Medical malpractice and medical dispute can be effectively prevented and controlled by putting management site forward,ensuring the implemention of the policies,and strengthening the substantive responsibility of the leadership.