Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5734181 Journal of Surgical Research 2017 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
The most common factors present in litigation included the allegation that PD was unnecessarily performed. The cases that are awarded large monetary sums are those that involve continued medical care. Ways to improve patient safety and limit litigation include increasing transparency and communication with a thorough discussion between surgeon and patient of the most common topics of litigation discussed.
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