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Factitious disorders: potential litigation risks for plastic surgeons.

Stuart J Eisendrath1, Katherine S Telischak

  • 1University Of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94143-0984, USA. StuartE@lppi.ucsf.edu

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|February 19, 2008
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Plastic surgeons face malpractice suits from patients with factitious disorder due to undetected illness. Recognizing factitious disorder early can mitigate adverse outcomes and reduce litigation risk.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Psychiatry
  • Medical Malpractice

Background:

  • Factitious disorder patients present complex medical challenges, often with persistent wounds and abscesses requiring surgical intervention.
  • Plastic surgeons may unknowingly treat these patients, leading to adverse outcomes due to the surreptitious nature of the illness.
  • Misdiagnosis in factitious disorder can escalate patient dissatisfaction and potentially lead to legal action.

Observation:

  • This article reviews two malpractice cases involving plastic surgeons and patients with factitious disorder.
  • Factitious disorder patients intentionally feign or induce illness, complicating treatment and recovery.
  • Adverse outcomes are common when the factitious etiology remains undetected by healthcare providers.

Findings:

  • Plastic surgeons are at high risk for poor outcomes and litigation when treating factitious disorder patients without recognizing the underlying condition.
  • Failure to identify factitious disorder can result in prolonged, ineffective treatments and patient-physician conflict.
  • Patients may redirect anger towards surgeons, increasing the likelihood of malpractice claims.

Implications:

  • Early recognition of factitious disorder is crucial for plastic surgeons to implement appropriate management strategies.
  • Implementing diagnostic clues and appropriate treatment pathways can significantly reduce the risk of malpractice litigation.
  • Understanding factitious disorder aids in managing challenging patient populations and improving surgical outcomes.