title: The neuro-ophthalmology trap: failure to diagnose.
abstract: A failure to diagnose was the basis for most of a series of 35 malpractice suits filed against ophthalmologists and other physicians. All of these cases presented problems in neuro-ophthalmologic diagnosis. Selected summaries illustrate typical diagnostic pitfalls. "Creative" consultation reports may be one effective prophylactic measure against such legal actions.
mesh_terms: D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States