title: Solutions for reducing lawsuits in orthopedic surgery by using psychology and IT technology.
abstract: Orthopedic surgery is among the top 5 medical specialties with an increased risk of facing a lawsuit. A large part of medical malpractice claims are due to poor communication between physician and patient; therefore, by addressing this issue and implementing psychological methods as well as IT solutions, a reduction in the incidence of medical lawsuits can be achieved. Some of these solutions include implementing and applying psychometric tools such as the SF-36 and SCL-90R tests, creating virtual information hubs for the patient, and establishing efficient communication methods by using IT technology between physician and patient.
authors.affiliation: "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.
authors.forename: V L
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Purcarea
authors.affiliation: "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cazac
mesh_terms: D001007:Anxiety / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008490:Medical Informatics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000523:psychology*; D011184:Postoperative Period; D012307:Risk Factors
keywords: IT technology; anxiety; lawsuit; orthopedic surgery; post-traumatic stress disorder