Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Risk management and medical malpractice.

M A Bowman1

  • 1Department of Family and Community Medicine, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, N.C.

American Family Physician
|April 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Ethanol inhibits dopamine uptake via organic cation transporter 3: Implications for ethanol and cocaine co-abuse.

Molecular psychiatry·2023
Same author

The TGM2 inhibitor cysteamine hydrochloride does not impact corneal epithelial and stromal wound healing in vitro and in vivo.

Experimental eye research·2022
Same author

A review of the evidence for the use of phytoestrogens as a replacement for traditional estrogen replacement therapy.

Archives of internal medicine·2001
Same author

Family practice triumphs by the year 2020: what will we have done right?

Family medicine·2001
Same author

Journal article content as a predictor of commitment to change among continuing medical education respondents.

The Journal of continuing education in the health professions·2001
Same author

Changes in functional status related to health maintenance visits to family physicians.

The Journal of family practice·2000
Same journal

For Post-stent Patients With Atherosclerotic Coronary Vascular Disease Who Are Taking an Anticoagulant, Adding Aspirin Worsens Outcomes.

American family physician·2026
Same journal

Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy.

American family physician·2026
Same journal

Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: Diagnosis and Management.

American family physician·2026
Same journal

Aerobic Exercise Is the Better Exercise Modality for Knee Osteoarthritis.

American family physician·2026
Same journal

Overscreening Leads to Overdiagnosis of MASLD.

American family physician·2026
Same journal

Type 2 Diabetes: Outpatient Insulin Management.

American family physician·2026
See all related articles

Physicians face common medical malpractice claims, often alleging negligence. Key strategies include providing excellent medical care and cooperating with insurers if a claim is filed.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Law
  • Healthcare Risk Management

Background:

  • Medical malpractice claims are frequent and pose emotional challenges for physicians.
  • Negligence is the basis for most malpractice suits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline common types of medical malpractice claims.
  • To identify effective risk-management strategies for physicians.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common medical malpractice claim categories.
  • Analysis of risk-management best practices.

Main Results:

  • Frequent claims include diagnostic errors, medication errors, and procedural mismanagement.
  • Informed consent and consultation failures are also significant claim types.

Related Experiment Videos

Conclusions:

  • Providing high-quality medical care is the primary risk-management strategy.
  • Cooperation with malpractice insurance carriers and avoiding case discussions with colleagues are crucial if a claim is filed.