Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Torts I

Torts I

Torts in nursing are wrongful acts that can harm patients and potentially lead to civil liability for the involved nurse. These wrongful acts range from unintentional errors to deliberate actions. Depending on the nature and severity of the tort, a nurse found liable may face financial penalties or disciplinary actions. Understanding the distinctions between intentional, quasi-intentional, and unintentional torts is crucial for nurses to mitigate risks and provide safe patient care.
Intentional...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 Impact on Plastic Surgery Training: A 9-year National Analysis of Case Log Disruptions and Recovery.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open·2026

Same author

Clefts, and Craniofacial Cases: Trends in Congenital Craniofacial Exposure Among Plastic Surgery Residents Nationwide: A Review of 1902 Graduates.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open·2026

Same author

Geography and Opportunity: The Influence of Residency Location on Plastic Surgery Resident Case Volume-A 9-year Review of 1902 Graduates.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open·2026

Same author

The Fading Flame: Declining Burn Surgical Exposure in Plastic Surgery Residency Training: A 9-year Review of 1902 Graduates.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open·2026

Same author

Two Roads to One Specialty: A 9-year National Comparison of 1902 Integrated and Independent Plastic Surgery Resident Case Logs.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open·2026

Same author

Size Matters? The Relationship Between Residency Program Size and Operative Experience in Plastic Surgery-A 9-year Review of 1902 Graduates.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 15, 2025

Emergency Undocking in Robotic Surgery: A Simulation Curriculum

Emergency Undocking in Robotic Surgery: A Simulation Curriculum

Published on: May 20, 2018

A Model for Malpractice Preparedness for Plastic Surgery Residents.

Simran K Chandawarkar¹, Neal R Reisman², Jeffrey E Janis³

¹From the Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine, Rootstown, OH.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open

|July 17, 2025

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Plastic surgeons face frequent malpractice claims but lack adequate training. This study proposes an educational module to equip residents with essential medicolegal knowledge and risk-mitigation strategies for lawsuits.

More Related Videos

Model Surgical Training: Skills Acquisition in Fetoscopic Laser Photocoagulation of Monochorionic Diamniotic Twin Placenta Using Realistic Simulators

Model Surgical Training: Skills Acquisition in Fetoscopic Laser Photocoagulation of Monochorionic Diamniotic Twin Placenta Using Realistic Simulators

Published on: March 21, 2018

Digital Hybrid Model Preparation for Virtual Planning of Reconstructive Dentoalveolar Surgical Procedures

Digital Hybrid Model Preparation for Virtual Planning of Reconstructive Dentoalveolar Surgical Procedures

Published on: August 5, 2021

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 15, 2025

Emergency Undocking in Robotic Surgery: A Simulation Curriculum

Emergency Undocking in Robotic Surgery: A Simulation Curriculum

Published on: May 20, 2018

Model Surgical Training: Skills Acquisition in Fetoscopic Laser Photocoagulation of Monochorionic Diamniotic Twin Placenta Using Realistic Simulators

Model Surgical Training: Skills Acquisition in Fetoscopic Laser Photocoagulation of Monochorionic Diamniotic Twin Placenta Using Realistic Simulators

Published on: March 21, 2018

Digital Hybrid Model Preparation for Virtual Planning of Reconstructive Dentoalveolar Surgical Procedures

Digital Hybrid Model Preparation for Virtual Planning of Reconstructive Dentoalveolar Surgical Procedures

Published on: August 5, 2021

Area of Science:

Medical education
Surgical malpractice
Legal medicine

Background:

Plastic surgery ranks fifth in malpractice claims, with 73% of surgeons experiencing cases in 2023.
Physicians often lack preparedness for lawsuits, learning essential medicolegal aspects on the job.
Malpractice suits significantly disrupt surgeons' personal and professional lives.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify fundamental medicolegal tenets crucial for plastic surgeons.
To propose a structured training model for residents to address malpractice preparedness.
To bridge the gap in current medicolegal education for plastic surgery trainees.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature search of PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science, and National Practitioner Data Bank.
Screening of relevant articles on medicolegal education and review of professional guidelines.
Compilation of an educational summary based on identified materials and internet sources.

Main Results:

A significant lack of direct articles (3/219) on plastic surgery malpractice education was found.
Non-medical sources like YouTube offered more insights than professional organizations.
An educational module is proposed, detailing lawsuit phases, mitigation, and settlement options with practical case scripts.

Conclusions:

Medicolegal education is vital for preparing plastic surgeons for clinical practice.
Integrating a dedicated curriculum is essential to address the current educational deficit.
This initiative aims to improve resident preparedness and reduce malpractice risks.