Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6200824 Ophthalmology 2016 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
Ophthalmologists had significantly fewer complaints than nonophthalmic surgeons and nonophthalmic nonsurgeons, and by implication may have a lower malpractice risk as a group. Nevertheless, a small number of ophthalmologists generated a disproportionate number of complaints. Working at an academic center was a significant independent risk factor for having more patient complaints. Further research is needed to clarify the underlying reasons for this association and to identify interventions that may decrease this risk.
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