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Published on: September 19, 2016

Medical malpractice in hand surgery.

Nick D Pappas¹, Diane Moat¹, Donald H Lee¹

¹Greenville Hospital System/Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, Greenville, SC; and the Office of Risk and Insurance Management and Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Institute, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN.

The Journal of Hand Surgery

|December 28, 2013

Summary

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Medical malpractice claims are rising, impacting hand surgery. Key legal protections include adhering to the standard of care, patient communication, and thorough documentation to minimize claims.

Keywords:

Hand surgery medical malpractice

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Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Medical Law
Surgical Practice

Background:

Medical malpractice claims have increased significantly.
These claims impact physician practice patterns and finances.
Limited literature exists on malpractice specifically in hand surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

To review existing literature on malpractice in hand surgery.
To provide guidance for hand surgeons managing malpractice claims.
To discuss preventative strategies for hand surgeons.

Main Methods:

Literature review on medical malpractice in hand surgery.
Analysis of existing studies and case law.
Synthesis of guidance and preventative measures.

Main Results:

Key protective measures include understanding and adhering to the standard of care.
Maintaining open patient communication and strong relationships is crucial.
Meticulous documentation is essential for legal defense.

Conclusions:

While some malpractice claims are unavoidable, proactive measures can reduce exposure.
Adherence to standard of care, patient engagement, and documentation are vital.
Implementing these strategies can help hand surgeons mitigate malpractice risks.