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Semin intervent Radiol 2001; 18(4): 395-398
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-19100
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Adverse Patient Outcomes: A Closer Look at Radiology Malpractice Claims

Kathleen Dwyer
  • Risk Management Foundation, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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18 December 2001 (online)

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ABSTRACT

This article outlines specific points of malpractice. These include error prevention research, claim data analysis, and specific case studies. The case studies are written in a manner that will allow the reader to understand the issues and problems with malpractice.

KEYWORD

Malpractice - claims - lawyers

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