title: [Medical fault or professional negligence? Case studies in two recovery nutrition centers in Niger].
abstract: In developing countries such as Niger, the risk of medical malpractice is ubiquitous in health, jeopardizing patient safety. The aim of this work was to contribute to patients' safety and respect of code of ethics and conduct in the exercise of the medical profession. The reported cases involved two children under 5 years who were admitted to nutrition rehabilitation centers, died as a result of medical malpractice. In Niger, there are no statistics on this phenomenon and a few cases found have always been considered "accident" or "fate." The establishment of an observatory collections of such information should improve their frequency, consequences and propose a prevention plan.
authors.affiliation: Département de santé publique, faculté des sciences de la santé, université Abdou Moumouni Niamey, BP 10514 Niamey, Niger; Ministère de la santé publique, BP 623, Niger. Electronic address: mhalidou2002@yahoo.fr.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Halidou Doudou
authors.affiliation: Département de santé publique, faculté des sciences de la santé, université Abdou Moumouni Niamey, BP 10514 Niamey, Niger; Ministère de la santé publique, BP 623, Niger.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Manzo
authors.affiliation: Hôpital national de Niamey (Niger), BP 238, Niger.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Guero
mesh_terms: D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006268:Health Facilities; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000628:therapy; D008318:Malpractice; D019300:Medical Errors; D009548:Niger