Medical diagnoses commonly associated with pediatric malpractice lawsuits in the united states

Gary N. McAbee; Steven M. Donn; Robert A. Mendelson; William M. McDonnell; Jose L. Gonzalez; Julie Kersten Ake

doi:10.1542/peds.2008-1594

Medical diagnoses commonly associated with pediatric malpractice lawsuits in the united states

Gary N. McAbee, Steven M. Donn, Robert A. Mendelson, William M. McDonnell, Jose L. Gonzalez, Julie Kersten Ake

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Abstract

In this article we discuss the medical diagnoses underlying the most common lawsuits involving pediatricians in the United States. Where applicable, specific and general risk-management techniques are noted as a means of increasing patient safety and reducing the risk of medical malpractice exposure.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	e1282-e1286
Journal	Pediatrics
Volume	122
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2008-1594
State	Published - Dec 2008
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Malpractice
Medical diagnoses
Pediatricians

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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