Factors associated with malpractice claim payout: an analysis of closed emergency department claims.

Kiran Gupta; Jackie Szymonifka; Natalie A. Rivadeneira; Elaine C. Khoong; Julia Adler-Milstein; Jacqueline Ross; Urmimala Sarkar

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Factors associated with malpractice claim payout: an analysis of closed emergency department claims.

July 13, 2022

Gupta K, Szymonifka J, Rivadeneira NA, et al. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2022;48(9):492-496.

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Analysis of closed malpractice claims can be used to identify potential safety hazards in a variety of clinical settings. This analysis of closed emergency department malpractice claims indicates that diagnostic errors dominate, and clinical judgment and documentation categories continue to be associated with a higher likelihood of payout. Subcategories and contributing factors are also discussed.

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