@article{8564, author = {Gary N. McAbee and Steven M. Donn and Robert A. Mendelson and William M. McDonnell and Jose L. Gonzalez and Julie Kersten Ake}, title = {Medical diagnoses commonly associated with pediatric malpractice lawsuits in the United States.}, abstract = {

In this article we discuss the medical diagnoses underlying the most common lawsuits involving pediatricians in the United States. Where applicable, specific and general risk-management techniques are noted as a means of increasing patient safety and reducing the risk of medical malpractice exposure.

}, year = {2008}, journal = {Pediatrics}, volume = {122}, pages = {e1282-e1286}, month = {12/2008}, issn = {1098-4275}, doi = {10.1542/peds.2008-1594}, language = {eng}, }