Counting the cost of negligence in neurosurgery: Lessons to be learned from 10 years of claims in the NHS

摘要: AbstractIntroduction. Despite substantial progress in modernising neurosurgery, the specialty still tops list of medico-legal claims. Understanding factors associated with negligence claims is vital if we are to identify areas underperformance and subsequently improve patient safety. Here provide data on trends neurosurgical over a 10-year period England. Methods. We used provided by National Health Service Litigation Authority analyse related neurosurgery from financial years 2002/2003 2011/2012. Using abstracts provided, extracted information pertaining underlying pathology, injury severity, nature misadventure claim value. Results. Over period, annual number increased significantly. In total, there were 794 (range 50–117/year); 613 closed cases, 405 (66.1%) successful. The total cost during 10 was £65.7 million, mea...