rkiye胸外科手术医疗事故指控的回顾性法医分析。

İbrahim Güneş, Caner Beşkoç, Eren Erdoğdu, Salih Duman, Murat Kara, Berker Özkan
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背景:医疗事故是指医疗保健专业人员在提供医疗保健服务过程中因疏忽、误用或未能提供适当的治疗而对患者造成的伤害。近年来,医疗事故诉讼在国内和国际上都有显著的增加。特别是外科医生,更经常受到这类诉讼,因为复杂的手术有更高的副作用和并发症的风险。胸外科是医疗事故索赔数量最多的专业之一。了解这些诉讼的原因和分布有助于预防这一领域的不当行为。方法:回顾性分析118例法医学委员会提出的胸外科医疗事故指控。收集的数据包括社会人口特征、医疗记录、涉及的其他保健专业人员、有关机构和部门、相关专业和死亡原因(如适用)。结果118例患者中,男性76例(64.4%),女性42例(35.6%),平均年龄43.2±20.5岁。三级保健机构占指控的大多数(58.5%)。非创伤性入院61例(51.7%),交通事故是最常见的创伤性入院原因(25例,43.9%)。11例(9.3%)被确认有医疗事故,6例被认为可评估。诊断错误是发生医疗事故的最常见阶段,在5例(45.5%)中确定。气胸是最常见的诊断(29例,24.6%),插管开胸是最常见的外科手术(31例,26.2%)。门诊处理的6例病例中有3例(50%)存在医疗事故。在涉及程序不当的3起案件中,有2起(66.6%)被确认存在渎职行为。结论:本研究是文献中首次对胸外科相关医疗事故案例进行专门分析。在常见复杂手术的专科,如胸外科,医疗事故的指控不仅可能来自手术干预,也可能来自诊断和随访过程。为了减少医疗事故诉讼的风险,必须强调当前最佳实践的持续教育,确保完整的文件,获得知情同意,促进共同决策,并为胸外科医生提供专业职责和法律责任的持续培训。
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A retrospective forensic analysis of medical malpractice allegations related to thoracic surgery in Türkiye.

Background: Medical malpractice refers to harm caused to patients during the delivery of healthcare services due to negligence, misapplication, or failure to provide appropriate treatment by healthcare professionals. In recent years, a notable increase in medical malpractice lawsuits has been observed both nationally and internationally. Surgeons, in particular, are more frequently subject to such lawsuits, as complex surgeries carry a higher risk of adverse effects and complications. Thoracic surgery ranks among the specialties with the highest number of malpractice claims. Understanding the causes and distribution of these lawsuits can contribute to the prevention of malpractice in this field.

Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 118 cases of alleged medical malpractice in thoracic surgery by the Council of Forensic Medicine. Data collected included sociodemographic characteristics, medical records, other healthcare professionals involved, the institutions and departments in question, relevant specialties, and causes of death, where applicable.

Results: Of the 118 cases, 76 (64.4%) involved male patients and 42 (35.6%) female patients, with a mean age of 43.2±20.5 years. Tertiary healthcare institutions accounted for the majority of allegations (58.5%). Non-traumatic conditions were the reason for admission in 61 cases (51.7%), while traffic accidents were the most common trauma-related cause (25 cases, 43.9%). Medical malpractice was confirmed in 11 cases (9.3%), while six were considered assessable. Diagnostic errors were the most common stage at which malpractice occurred, identified in five cases (45.5%). Pneumothorax was the most frequent diagnosis (29 cases, 24.6%), and tube thoracostomy was the most commonly performed surgical procedure (31 cases, 26.2%). Medical malpractice was identified in 3 out of 6 cases (50%) managed in outpatient clinics. Among the three cases involving procedural misconduct, malpractice was confirmed in two (66.6%).

Conclusion: This study is the first in the literature to specifically analyze medical malpractice cases related to thoracic surgery. In specialties where complex procedures are common, such as thoracic surgery, malpractice allegations may arise not only from surgical interventions but also from diagnostic and follow-up processes. To reduce the risk of malpractice lawsuits, it is essential to emphasize continuous education on current best practices, ensure thorough documentation, obtain informed consent, promote shared decision-making, and provide ongoing training for thoracic surgeons in both their professional duties and legal responsibilities.

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