Malpractice and radiologists, update 1986: an 11.5-year perspective

摘要: All medical malpractice lawsuits filed in Cook County, IL, from January 1, 1980, through June 30, 1986, were reviewed and compared with similar data for the period of 1975, December 1979. A total 11,203 suits during 11.5-year period; these, 1391 (12%) radiology related. The latter categorized into six groups. largest was missed radiologic diagnoses, which accounted 40% total. remaining groups included complications, 19%; failure to order, 17%; radiation therapy, 11%; slip fall, 5%; miscellaneous, 8%. Over 1975-1986 period, rise number alleging misses outpaced all other Although most common type miss continues involve fractures, frequency carcinomas has grown at a disproportionately faster rate. Misses specifically involving CT, nuclear medicine, sonography also are becoming more prevalent. Radiographic continue occur an average rate 30%, wi...