Malpractice in dermatopathology: principles, risk mitigation, and opportunities for improved care for the histologic diagnosis of melanoma and pigmented lesions.
Melanoma represents a substantial source of risk within dermatology and dermatopathology. This article seeks to provide general pathologists, dermatologists and dermatopathologists with an overview of the basics principles of medical malpractice litigation, a review of the essentials of reporting and the importance of expert consultation for melanoma and pigmented lesions, and suggestions to improve quality care and reduce medicolegal risk associated with melanoma and pigmented lesions.
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Whitney A
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Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Aurora, CO 80045, USA. whitney.high@uchsc.edu
D003880:Dermatology / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D003951:Diagnostic Errors / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice; D008545:Melanoma / Q000473:pathology*; D010338:Pathology, Clinical / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D012308:Risk Management; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*