Retrospective Analysis on 1 900 Cases of Medical Malpractices.
10.12116/j.issn.1004-5619.2019.04.009
- Author:
Li YANG
1
;
Ji Feng CAI
1
;
Dong GAO
2
;
Zhen Hua DENG
3
;
Ya Dong GUO
1
;
Yun Feng CHANG
1
Author Information
1. Hunan Xiangya Judical Identification Center, Changsha 410013, China.
2. Shanghai Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Shanghai Forensic Service Platform, Academy of Forensic Science, Shanghai 200063, China.
3. West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
forensic medicine;
retrospective studies;
medical malpractice;
cases analysis
- MeSH:
China;
Female;
Humans;
Malpractice/trends*;
Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital;
Pregnancy;
Retrospective Studies;
Surgery Department, Hospital
- From:
Journal of Forensic Medicine
2019;35(4):428-432
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objective To study the change trend, distribution characteristics and causes of medical malpractices in 18 years, through retrospective analysis of 1 900 cases of medical malpractices, in order to provide guidance for the precaution and the treatment of medical malpractices. Methods A thousand and nine hundred medical malpractice cases that were accepted by Hunan Xiangya Judical Identification Center from 2000 to 2017 were collected. Statistical analysis on the caseloads, the clients, the department distributions, the levels of the hospital and the causes of medical malpractices, etc were conducted. Results The number of cases commissioned by third-party accreditation agencies for medical fault identification was on the rise; The clients of medical malpractices changed significantly in 18 years. Most of the medical malpractice cases occurred in secondary and tertiary hospitals, significantly more in surgery, obstetrics and gynecology. The occurrence of medical malpractices was related to the doctor's insufficient prediction of the severity of the disease and the possible complications, and failure to fully inform the relevant duty of care, etc. Conclusion China's medical malpractice solutions and medical fault identification procedures are gradually improving. Strengthening the medical malpractice precaution awareness of medical workers in surgery, obstetrics and gynecology will be conducive to resolution of medical malpractices.
