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Relationship between malpractice litigation and human errors

Anesthesiology (1999) 91(3) 848-855
DOI: 10.1097/00000542-199909000-00038
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Abstract

Malpractice litigation is unrelated to human errors as determined by structured peer review. Practitioners may face malpractice claims in the absence of deviations from the standard of care, and patients who suffer disabling injuries caused by human error may remain uncompensated.

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Edbril, S. D., & Lagasse, R. S. (1999). Relationship between malpractice litigation and human errors. Anesthesiology, 91(3), 848–855. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199909000-00038

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