Cancer and malpractice claims.
An analysis of 36 closed malpractice claims related to the diagnosis of cancer was conducted at a time when both subjects are receiving particular attention. Awareness of cancer statistics and the medicolegal literature is necessary. Factors related to the allegation of delay as well as the psychological aspects of cancer are presented. Suggestions for claims prevention have been delineated.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008318:Malpractice; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D009907:Optometry; D010595:Pharmacists; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D010820:Physicians; D013997:Time Factors; D014481:United States