Pediatric malpractice: An overview of Turkey

Ozkaya N., Ozkaya H., ÖZKARA E.

PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL, vol.55, no.5, pp.637-640, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 55 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/ped.12116
  • Journal Name: PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.637-640
  • Keywords: forensic medicine, pediatrics, medical malpractice, medical negligence
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BackgroundThe objective of this study was to evaluate juridical and medical responsibilities of health-care professionals accused of malpractice in Turkey while they care for patients under the age of 18.