Analysis of malpractice claims in mammography: a complex issue.

A. Fileni; N. Magnavita; L. Pescarini

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Analysis of malpractice claims in mammography: a complex issue.

August 12, 2009

Fileni A, Magnavita N, Pescarini L. Radiol Med. 2009;114(4):636-44.

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This study analyzed the frequency and types of malpractice claims filed against Italian radiologists for alleged errors in mammography.

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