2024
Malpractice From Afar: Teleradiology May Increase Malpractice Risk.
Mezrich J. Malpractice From Afar: Teleradiology May Increase Malpractice Risk. Radiology 2024, 311: e240651. PMID: 38563668, DOI: 10.1148/radiol.240651.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMalpracticeTeleradiology
2023
Malpractice Litigation Related to Diagnosis and Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms
Khan A, Khunte M, Wu X, Bajaj S, Payabvash S, Wintermark M, Matouk C, Seidenwurm D, Gandhi D, Parizel P, Mezrich J, Malhotra A. Malpractice Litigation Related to Diagnosis and Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms. American Journal Of Neuroradiology 2023, 44: 460-466. PMID: 36997286, PMCID: PMC10084911, DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a7828.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
First report from the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery closed-claims registry: prevalence, causes, and lessons learned from bariatric surgery medical malpractice claims
Morton JM, Khoury H, Brethauer SA, Baker JW, Sweet WA, Mattar S, Ponce J, Nguyen NT, Rosenthal RJ, DeMaria EJ. First report from the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery closed-claims registry: prevalence, causes, and lessons learned from bariatric surgery medical malpractice claims. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2022, 18: 943-947. PMID: 35595651, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.04.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBariatric surgeryMalpractice claimsClosed claimsClosed claim filesPostoperative careClinical complicationsVascular injuryUniversity HospitalCommon causeClinical summaryForeign bodyHospital statusSustained improvementMedical malpractice claimsSurgeryTreatment eventsExpert panelPrevalencePrivate practiceComplicationsMalpractice insurerAmerican SocietyRegistryHospitalHigh rateMedical Malpractice Lawsuits Involving Urology Trainees
Golan R, Kuchakulla M, Watane A, Reddy R, Parikh R, Ramasamy R. Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Involving Urology Trainees. Urology 2022, 166: 79-86. PMID: 35093401, PMCID: PMC9339038, DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.12.030.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Involving Ophthalmology Trainees
Watane A, Kalavar M, Chen EM, Mruthyunjaya P, Cavuoto KM, Sridhar J, Parikh R. Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Involving Ophthalmology Trainees. Ophthalmology 2020, 128: 938-942. PMID: 33068616, DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2020.10.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAn Analysis of Otolaryngology Medical Malpractice Payments From the National Practitioner Data Bank
Breen CT, Mehra S. An Analysis of Otolaryngology Medical Malpractice Payments From the National Practitioner Data Bank. Otolaryngology 2020, 164: 589-594. PMID: 32691675, DOI: 10.1177/0194599820942498.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient ageNational Practitioner Data BankMalpractice paymentsRetrospective cross-sectional analysisMean paymentCross-sectional analysisInsignificant injuryBrain damageLifelong careMedian paymentPatientsNumber of otolaryngologistsMedical malpractice paymentsOtolaryngologistsInjurySeveritySignificant decreaseAgeAnnual numberDescriptive statisticsPayment amountAssociationYearsLinear regression
2019
When No One Notices: Disorders of Consciousness and the Chronic Vegetative State
Fins J. When No One Notices: Disorders of Consciousness and the Chronic Vegetative State. The Hastings Center Report 2019, 49: 14-17. PMID: 31429953, DOI: 10.1002/hast.1030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNational Institute on DisabilityMulti-Society Task Force ReportDisorders of consciousnessAmerican Academy of NeurologyComprehensive evidence-based reviewEvidence-based reviewRehabilitation researchRehabilitation medicineVegetative stateChronic vegetative stateHealthcare facilitiesTask Force ReportPractice guidelinesIndependent livingPersistent vegetative stateAmerican CollegeAmerican AcademyMisdiagnosis of patientsLevel of consciousnessPermanent vegetative stateForce ReportDiagnostic categoriesPatientsAmericanGuidelinesHiding in the Hedges: Tips to Minimize Your Malpractice Risks as a Radiologist.
Mezrich JL. Hiding in the Hedges: Tips to Minimize Your Malpractice Risks as a Radiologist. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2019, 213: 1037-1041. PMID: 31166763, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.19.21428.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Pediatric Malpractice Claims in the Emergency Department and Urgent Care Settings From 2001 to 2015
Glerum K, Selbst S, Parikh P, Zonfrillo M. Pediatric Malpractice Claims in the Emergency Department and Urgent Care Settings From 2001 to 2015. Pediatric Emergency Care 2018, 37: e376-e379. PMID: 30211835, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001602.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrgent care settingsMedical factorsEmergency departmentMale genital organsCare settingsMedical conditionsMalpractice claimsPediatric emergency care settingsGenital organsUrgent care centersCommon medical conditionsEmergency care settingsMajor permanent injuryPediatric malpractice claimsClosed malpractice claimsPediatric patientsCardiorespiratory arrestCommon diagnosisRetrospective reviewCare centerPatient deathCardiac conditionsTotal of USMedical malpractice claimsPhysician Insurers AssociationReview of Neurosurgery Medical Professional Liability Claims in the United States.
Elsamadicy AA, Sergesketter AR, Frakes MD, Lad SP. Review of Neurosurgery Medical Professional Liability Claims in the United States. Neurosurgery 2018, 83: 997-1006. PMID: 29325137, DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyx565.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMalpractice claimsPatient deathHealth care cost burdenOverall economic burdenIntervertebral disc disordersMedical Professional Liability ClaimsHigh-risk specialtiesSpinal canalSpinal cordDisc disordersMedical factorsOperative procedureMedical conditionsPhysician Insurers AssociationEconomic burdenPatient safetyProfessional liability claimsPrimary defendantsNeurosurgeonsCost burdenMedical malpractice reform
2017
Reported Litigation Associated With Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
Bokshan SL, Ruttiman RJ, DePasse JM, Eltorai AEM, Rubin LE, Palumbo MA, Daniels AH. Reported Litigation Associated With Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2017, 32: 3573-3577.e1. PMID: 28781019, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.07.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKnee arthroplastyNerve injuryCommon complicationTechnical complicationsPhysician lossTotal joint arthroplastyCauses of litigationMalpractice lawsuitsPrimary hipTotal hipLikely complicationsJoint arthroplastyRetrospective analysisHip arthroplastyComplicationsArthroplasty surgeonsArthroplastyPainPatientsInjuryHipSurgeonsAverage paymentVerdictSearchCasesParticipation of Emergency Radiologists in Tort Reform
Danda D, Mezrich JL. Participation of Emergency Radiologists in Tort Reform. Journal Of The American College Of Radiology 2017, 14: 1122-1123. PMID: 28416292, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2017.02.030.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
The Association Between Physician Empathy and Variation in Imaging Use
Melnick ER, O'Brien EG, Kovalerchik O, Fleischman W, Venkatesh AK, Taylor RA. The Association Between Physician Empathy and Variation in Imaging Use. Academic Emergency Medicine 2016, 23: 895-904. PMID: 27343485, PMCID: PMC5884096, DOI: 10.1111/acem.13017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCT utilizationEmergency physician performanceEmergency physiciansPhysician performanceCT utilization ratesEmergency Department CTPhysician survey respondentsPatient-level variablesCross-sectional studyCohort of physiciansPhysician empathyLarge health systemPsychometric testsMixed effects regression modelsPhysician-based factorsPsychometric scalesSurvey response rateAcademic EDSubset analysisPhysician demographicsHead CTInterphysician variationResponse rateImaging useRTS scorePanacea or Sham? Legal Issues of Vertebroplasty
Mezrich JL, Resnik CS. Panacea or Sham? Legal Issues of Vertebroplasty. Journal Of The American College Of Radiology 2016, 13: 663-665. PMID: 27039001, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2016.02.006.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Legal Ramifications of Computer-Aided Detection in Mammography
Mezrich JL, Siegel EL. Legal Ramifications of Computer-Aided Detection in Mammography. Journal Of The American College Of Radiology 2014, 12: 572-574. PMID: 25547380, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2014.10.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA comprehensive obstetric patient safety program reduces liability claims and payments
Pettker CM, Thung SF, Lipkind HS, Illuzzi JL, Buhimschi CS, Raab CA, Copel JA, Lockwood CJ, Funai EF. A comprehensive obstetric patient safety program reduces liability claims and payments. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2014, 211: 319-325. PMID: 24925798, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2014.04.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGastroenterologists’ Practice Patterns for Positive Fecal Occult Blood Test
Kim JJ, Han A, Yan AW, Cao D, Laine L. Gastroenterologists’ Practice Patterns for Positive Fecal Occult Blood Test. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2014, 48: 119-126. PMID: 23632353, DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0b013e31828f1c8d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcademic Medical CentersAdultAnemia, Iron-DeficiencyColonoscopyDyspepsiaEndoscopy, GastrointestinalFemaleGastroenterologyHeartburnHumansInstitutional PracticeLaryngopharyngeal RefluxMaleMalpracticeMiddle AgedOccult BloodPractice Patterns, Physicians'Private PracticeProfessional Practice LocationTime FactorsConceptsPositive fecal occult blood testFecal occult blood testUpper GI symptomsOccult blood testGI symptomsBlood testsFear of litigationThird of gastroenterologistsColorectal cancer screeningPrivate practiceAdults 50 yearsIron deficiency anemiaDifferent daysGastrointestinal symptomsCancer screeningPractice patternsEsophagogastroduodenoscopyColonoscopyPotential respondersMultivariate analysisAnemiaFurther evaluationSymptomsSame dayPatients
2013
The effect of medical malpractice liability on rate of referrals received by specialist physicians
Xu X, Spurr SJ, Nan B, Fendrick AM. The effect of medical malpractice liability on rate of referrals received by specialist physicians. Health Economics Policy And Law 2013, 8: 453-475. PMID: 23527533, PMCID: PMC3706535, DOI: 10.1017/s1744133113000157.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpecialist physiciansMedical malpractice environmentMalpractice environmentState malpractice environmentOffice-based settingRate of referralAmbulatory visitsPotential confoundersReferral visitCare doctorsMalpractice insurance premiumsMedical malpractice claimsMedical malpractice insurance premiumsReferral behaviourAnalytic sampleLower likelihoodMalpractice claimsPhysiciansVisitsMedical malpractice liabilityReferralMalpractice liability
2012
Dyshormonia Iatrogenica: Crossroads Of Medicine, Malpractice Law, And Professional Ethics In Clinical Endocrinology
Goldberg PA, Varriale DJ, Mercurio MR. Dyshormonia Iatrogenica: Crossroads Of Medicine, Malpractice Law, And Professional Ethics In Clinical Endocrinology. Endocrine Practice 2012, 18: 731-736. PMID: 22446133, DOI: 10.4158/ep11384.ra.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProfessional ethicsMalpractice lawCrossroads of medicineMedical decision-making processEthical practiceEffective doctor-patient communicationPatients' rightsCompassionate physiciansGood physicianEthicsMedicolegal liabilityCommon conundrumInformed consentLawRightsDecision-making processThorough documentationClinical endocrinologyCases of patientsStandard of careLawyersPaternalismLiabilityVirtueDoctor-patient communication
2011
Legal perspective: surgeons and imaging—are self-reads a mistake?
Mezrich JL. Legal perspective: surgeons and imaging—are self-reads a mistake? The American Journal Of Surgery 2011, 204: 545-547. PMID: 22000113, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2011.01.001.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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