Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6200824 | Ophthalmology | 2016 | 8 Pages |
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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Authors
Sahar MD, MPH, Paul MD, Jan MBA, PhD, William O. MD, MPH, James W. PhD,