Malpractice Claims in Ophthalmology: A 10-Year Review


Özdemir M. H., Can İ. Ö., Koçak N.

TURK OFTALMOLOJI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, vol.44, no.1, pp.1-5, 2014 (ESCI, TRDizin)

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 44 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/tjo.83584
  • Journal Name: TURK OFTALMOLOJI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.1-5
  • Keywords: Ophthalmology, malpractice, medicolegal
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: In the literature, there are a limited number of studies related to medical litigation in ophthalmology. We aimed to reveal and discuss the profile of medical malpractice claims and liability of clinicians involved in ophthalmology cases.