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Pattern and outcomes of medical malpractice cases in Ghana: a systematic content analysis
Jonathan Bayuo1,2, Adwoa O Koduah1
1School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR.
Objectives:
Medical malpractice complaints are apparently on the rise in Ghana. Though it has been suggested that medico-legal training programmes should emphasise the kinds of legal problems that healthcare staff encounter most frequently in practice, no comprehensive study currently analyses the pattern and outcomes of existing case laws.
Design:
Systematic content analysis.
Data Sources:
Medical malpractice case laws sourced from Ghanaian legal repositories, media platforms and other grey literature sources.
Results:
Nine case laws were retained. Most of the cases (n=7) involved negligence. Emerging patterns of cases are complex, including patients' access to their medical records, practising without a license/ out of scope, refusal to treat, and the development of complications following surgical interventions. Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Surgery, and Paediatrics were the main clinical specialties involved in the malpractice cases identified.
Conclusions:
The pattern of the cases suggests that all medical specialties are potentially at risk, although most of the cases emerged from Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Surgery, and Paediatrics. Medico-legal training for healthcare staff should emphasise the duty of care and adherence to the Ghana Health Service Patient Charter.
Funding:
None declared.
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