Attitudes of Medical Malpractice in Pediatric Surgery
Journal Title: The Journal of Pediatric Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the proportion of pediatric surgeons who committed medical malpractice (MM) while on duty in hospitals, whether this proportion changed according to age and experience, and if they reported MM or not, and to determine their level of knowledge related to the legal processes. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was used with a two-part web-questionnaire developed by the authors. The web-questionnaire consisted of twenty-four questions and was prepared after a review of the relevant literature as required to address the aims of the study. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS 18.0. Results: One hundred and fifty-one pediatric surgeons answered the questionnaire; 46% were specialists, 87% were working in public hospitals, and 9% had never committed MM. The type of institution did not affect the occurrence of MM. The major factors that affected the occurrence of MM seemed to be lack of knowledge and experience alongside lack of attention. Working conditions and exhaustion played minor roles. While junior pediatric surgeons mostly committed MM in abdominal, urogenital, newborn and thoracic surgeries, the area was mostly newborn surgery for senior surgeons. Conclusion: Few MM cases were taken to court. Lack of experience, knowledge and attention play major roles in the occurrence of MM. MM cases should be archived meticulously.
Authors and Affiliations
Ahmet Arıkan, Serkan Çınarlı, Fisun Şenuzun Aykar, Ali Sayan
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP243518
- DOI 10.4274/jpr.16013
- Views 92
- Downloads 0
Pediatric Liver Transplantation Outcomes for Metabolic and Non-metabolic Diseases in Turkey: A Single Center Experience
Aim: Liver transplantation (LT) is performed for several indications in the pediatric population, including malignancy and acute hepatic failure among others. LT has become an important treatment alternative for metaboli...
Congenital Penil Lymphedema in a Preterm Neonate
Congenital penile lymph edema is a rare anomaly of unknown cause of the lymphatic vessels. Lymphedema is often the shortage of lymphatic collecting ducts, lymphatic hypoplasia, hyperplasia, as a result of aphasia or lymp...
A Reliability and Validity Study of the Turkish Version of the Parenting Scale
Aim: This study was conducted for the purpose of determining the validity and reliability of the Parenting scale in a Turkish sample. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted as a methodological-descriptive-cross s...
Late Preterm Infant Diagnosed with Thrombocytopenia Absent Radius Syndrome
Thrombocytopenia absent radius (TAR) syndrome is a rare genetic anomaly presenting with bilateral radial aplasia and thrombocytopenia. Pathophysiology is not fully understood. Patients may need to receive thrombocyte tra...
Intrapulmonary Sequestration in a 2-month-old Baby Treated Successfully by a Combination of Embolization and Surgical Resection
Intralobar pulmonary sequestration is a rare congenital malformation, usually diagnosed later in childhood or adolescence. We report a case who presented with tachypnea and was diagnosed at 2 months of age. Pulmonary seq...