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Understanding Factors Associated with Paid Malpractice Claims in Plastic Surgery.
Austin C Remington1, Adam Schaffer2,3, Geoffrey E Hespe1
1From the Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic Surgery, University of Michigan.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|April 24, 2023
Summary
Plastic surgery malpractice claims show low financial and clinical severity. Poor surgical technique, communication issues, and inadequate informed consent predict payment, while technical success and patient factors offer protection.
Area of Science:
- Medical Malpractice
- Plastic Surgery
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Limited research exists on malpractice within plastic surgery.
- Understanding malpractice trends is crucial for patient safety initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize plastic surgery malpractice cases.
- To identify factors influencing malpractice case outcomes.
- To pinpoint areas of patient safety concern in plastic surgery.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 2674 plastic surgery malpractice cases from the Candello database (2009-2018).
- Utilized a multivariable regression model to identify predictors of indemnity payments.
Main Results:
- 26.8% of cases resulted in indemnity payments.
- Emotional trauma was the most common injury.
- Poor surgical technique, communication, informed consent, and documentation predicted payment.
- High clinical severity occurred in 8.6% of cases.
Conclusions:
- Plastic surgery malpractice claims generally have low financial and clinical severity.
- Informed consent and expectation management are critical for patient care.
- Addressing communication, technique, and documentation can mitigate malpractice risks.
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