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[Medical negligence in Puerto Rico: 1990-1996]

R H Brau1, C Díaz, J Hawayek

  • 1Departamento de Cirugía, Universidad de Puerto Rico, San Juan. rhbrau@prtc.net

Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal
|June 27, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Medical malpractice claims in Puerto Rico from 1991-1996 show a 36.3% compensation rate. Plastic surgeons and emergency medicine faced higher risks. Analysis is needed to protect physician-patient relationships.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Law
  • Health Policy
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Medical and hospital professional liability is a critical issue in Puerto Rico.
  • Understanding liability trends informs healthcare policy and patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present statistical data on medical and hospital professional liability in Puerto Rico between 1990 and 1996.
  • To analyze the frequency, outcomes, and financial impact of liability claims.

Main Methods:

  • Review of Medical and Hospital Professional Liability Reports from 1991-1996.
  • Analysis of 4054 liability claims filed during the study period.

Main Results:

  • 3506 cases were closed, with 1272 (36.3%) resulting in payments totaling $56,268,053.

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  • Plastic Surgery and Emergency Medicine specialists faced higher claim risks.
  • Plaintiff compensation averaged one-third of the award, consistent with literature.

    • Conclusions:

    • The study highlights significant medical malpractice activity in Puerto Rico during the analyzed period.
    • A need exists for analyzing current medical liability and defensive medicine practices.
    • Protecting the physician-patient fiduciary relationship is essential for quality healthcare.