Medical malpractice litigation involving otolaryngology residents and fellows: A case-based 30-year review

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World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology

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World J Otorhinolaryngol. Sep 27, 2022; 9(1): 1-11
Published online Sep 27, 2022. doi: 10.5319/wjo.v9.i1.1

Table 2 Allegations observed in 20 cases against otolaryngology trainees

Allegation	n (%)
Delay in evaluation	3 (6.4)
Incorrect diagnosis or treatment	8 (17.0)
Procedural error	12 (25.5)
Improper informed consent of procedure	4 (8.5)
Lack of knowledge of trainee involvement	6 (12.8)
Failure to supervise resident	5 (10.6)
Inexperienced trainee	5 (10.6)
Prolonged operation	1 (2.1)
Trainee did not communicate or inform attending	3 (6.4)
Total	47 (100)

Citation: Suresh NV, Shah VN, Fritz CG, Griff JR, Shah S, Watane A, Parikh RS, Nicolli EA. Medical malpractice litigation involving otolaryngology residents and fellows: A case-based 30-year review. World J Otorhinolaryngol 2022; 9(1): 1-11
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-6247/full/v9/i1/1.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5319/wjo.v9.i1.1

Suresh NV, Shah VN, Fritz CG, Griff JR, Shah S, Watane A, Parikh RS, Nicolli EA. Medical malpractice litigation involving otolaryngology residents and fellows: A case-based 30-year review. World J Otorhinolaryngol 2022; 9(1): 1-11 [DOI: 10.5319/wjo.v9.i1.1]

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