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A W Hafner1, A B Filipowicz, W P Whitely

  • 1Division of Library & Information Management, American Medical Association, Chicago, IL 60610.

International Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing
|July 1, 1989
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Physicians face professional liability for failing to use medical information systems. Adopting new technology, even if not widespread, is crucial to reduce patient risk and uphold professional standards.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Healthcare Law
  • Professional Liability

Background:

  • Physicians increasingly rely on computers for medical information management.
  • The integration of technology into medical practice is evolving rapidly.
  • Failure to adopt available, risk-reducing technologies may constitute a breach of professional duty.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the evolving landscape of professional liability in medicine related to computer and information system use.
  • To assess the legal implications of adopting or failing to adopt new medical technologies.
  • To explore the impact of information availability on physician responsibilities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of legal precedents and professional standards concerning technology adoption in healthcare.

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  • Analysis of the 'good medicine' standard in the context of computer-assisted diagnostics and information retrieval.
  • Examination of liability issues arising from both the non-use and misuse of medical information systems and technology.

    • Main Results:

    • Failure to utilize available information systems can lead to professional liability, even if not yet a widespread custom.
    • Physicians have an increased burden to stay current with medical information and obtain informed consent, facilitated by computer-assisted searches.
    • Malfunctioning software and defective hardware used in patient care introduce complex professional and product liability concerns.

    Conclusions:

    • The routine use of computer-assisted literature searches for diagnosis and informed consent aligns with the standard of 'good medicine'.
    • Physicians must integrate accessible, risk-reducing technologies into practice to avoid potential liability.
    • The increasing complexity of medical technology necessitates careful consideration of both professional and product liability in cases of patient harm.