Patterns of Technical Error Among Surgical Malpractice Claims
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Patterns of technical error among surgical malpractice claims: an analysis of strategies to prevent injury to surgical patients.
OBJECTIVE To identify the most prevalent patterns of technical errors in surgery, and evaluate commonly recommended interventions in light of these patterns. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA The majority of surgical adverse events involve technical errors, but little is known about the nature and causes of these events. We examined characteristics of technical errors and common contributing factors am...
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عنوان ژورنال: Annals of Surgery
سال: 2007
ISSN: 0003-4932
DOI: 10.1097/sla.0b013e31815865f8