Case study of 200 technical reappraisals for medical malpractice in Beijing

VernacularTitle:北京地区200例再次医疗事故技术鉴定案例分析
Author: Zhuomin SHI ; Lijun LI ; Xia GUO ; Fang WANG ; Yidong WANG ; Lijun ZHUANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Medical malpractice; Appraisal; Characteristics; Process quality control; Doctor-patient communication
From: Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2013;(1):41-44
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To identify regular roots for medical disputes by case studies for providing evidences for hospital management..Methods 200 cases of medical malpractice were selected consecutively and categorized according to the causes,dispute focus and expert opinions.Results The main factor to trigger medical disputes is dissatisfaction of the outcome,accounting for 50.5％.48.15％ of the disputes,however,result from dissatisfaction of the therapy process which constitutes a medical malpractice.Neglect or defects in treatment,surgical operation,information notice and medical papers were highly common causes.Conclusion Medical disputes result from a variety of causes,so are the roots of medical malpractice.Medical institutions are recommended to enhance medical quality management,make sufficient doctor-patient communication,and make high quality documentation of key medical activities,in an effort to minimize medical disputes and medical malpractice.