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Toward safer practice in otology: a report on 15 years of clinical negligence claims.

Mathew R, Asimacopoulos E, Valentine P. Toward safer practice in otology: a report on 15 years of clinical negligence claims. Laryngoscope. 2011;121(10):2214-9. doi:10.1002/lary.22136.

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November 30, 2011
Mathew R, Asimacopoulos E, Valentine P. Laryngoscope. 2011;121(10):2214-9.
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This study found that operative complications were the most common source of medical negligence claims in otology. While claims were associated with a high rate of success in settlement, a significant proportion of the issues were nonsurgical and offer an opportunity for prevention strategies.

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Mathew R, Asimacopoulos E, Valentine P. Toward safer practice in otology: a report on 15 years of clinical negligence claims. Laryngoscope. 2011;121(10):2214-9. doi:10.1002/lary.22136.