title: A retrospective look at twenty-two medicolegal claims. How they might have been avoided.
abstract: Selected cases from the author's study of 500 medicolegal claims illustrate the need for caution and precaution in several aspects of eye care. Injections with disposable needles, the delegation of responsibility, complications of intraocular surgery, incomplete localization or removal of foreign bodies, complications of photocoagulation, and the prescribing of drugs are discussed. Suggestions are made regarding procedures for diminishing the incidence of certain complications.
mesh_terms: D000086:Acetazolamide / Q000009:adverse effects; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000741:Anemia, Aplastic / Q000139:chemically induced; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011307:Drug Prescriptions; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000209:etiology; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D007267:Injections / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008318:Malpractice; D008875:Middle Aged; D009339:Needles / Q000592:standards*; D010815:Physician Impairment; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000086:Acetazolamide