Analysis of the causes of 92 medical disputes over prosthodontic treatments
- VernacularTitle:92例口腔修复医疗纠纷的原因分析
- Author:
Yongsheng ZHOU
;
Jianguo TAN
;
Qin YU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Medical dispute;
Medical quality;
Prosthodontic treatment
- From:
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration
1996;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To find out the occurrence patterns of medical disputes over prosthodontic treatments through surveys and analyses so as to provide basis for the scientific prevention of such occurrences.Methods A statistical analysis was made of the causes of 92 medical disputes over prosthodontic treatments that occurred in the past three years,the data were processed using self-made tables,and the occurrence rates of the disputes were calculated according to their causes.Results The disputes over prosthodontic treatments in the past three years accounted for 22% of the total number of medical disputes over prosthodontic treatments.The cause leading to the most disputes involved medical quality,followed successively by service management,service manners,personal factors on the part of the patients,and charges.Conclusion There are certain patterns for the occurrence of medical disputes over prosthodontic treatments,which can be avoided to some extent if appropriate preventive measures are taken.