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World J Crit Care Med. Jan 9, 2022; 11(1): 40-47
Published online Jan 9, 2022. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v11.i1.40
Published online Jan 9, 2022. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v11.i1.40
First report of medical negligence claims related to hand and wrist trauma and surgery in Greece |
Missed diagnosis was the main reason for filling a claim in hand and wrist trauma surgery |
Missed diagnosis and subsequent inadequate management resulted in partial or complete loss of a finger in half of the cases |
Junior doctors and doctors from allied specialties (other than orthopedic or plastic surgery) were involved in most of the claims |
The main reasoning of the verdicts included accurate documentation, rarity of injury, functional outcome and delay in recovery |
- Citation: Vasdeki D, Varitimidis SE, Chryssanthakis C, Stefanou N, Dailiana ZH. Medico-legal risks associated to hand and wrist trauma. World J Crit Care Med 2022; 11(1): 40-47
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3141/full/v11/i1/40.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v11.i1.40