Harnessing the power of medical malpractice data to improve patient care.

Dana Siegal; John Swift; Janell Forget; Tim Slowick

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Harnessing the power of medical malpractice data to improve patient care.

January 8, 2020

Siegal D, Swift J, Forget J, et al. J Healthc Risk Manag. 2020;39(3):28-36.

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This paper describes the experience of one hospital that analyzed its medical malpractice claims to identify practice or policy changes to reduce risk and improve patient safety. Institutional changes in emergency department ultrasound coverage, obstetrics communication, and airway management training are discussed.

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