Acute myocardial infarction: medicolegal issues.
Up to 50% of the medical negligence claims arising in general practice result from an allegation of failure to diagnose a patient's condition. Currently, acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is the most prevalent condition involved in these claims. This article examines some of the factors involved in failure to diagnose AMI claims.
Bird
Sara
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MDA National. sbird@mdanational.com.au
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