SMJ articles in the category "malpractice"

Original Article

A Look Through Time: Historical Analysis of Obstetrics and Gynecology Texts Highlights Changes in Medicine

Objective: Our objective was to analyze systematically the preface and foreword of each edition of Williams Obstetrics and Te Linde’s Operative Gynecology to gain insight into historical changes in medicine. Methods: The preface and foreword from 24 editions of Williams Obstetrics and 11 editions of Te Linde’s Operative Gynecology were…

Posted in: gender equality 2 malpractice 3

Original Article

Financing and Budgeting of Community-based Family Medicine Residency Programs

Abstract:Using an Internet-based survey for the fiscal year 2003 to 2004, 56 community-based family medicine residency programs participated in primary research of current financing and expenditures. A median of $194,125 was invested in training each resident annually. The bulk of funding stemmed from sponsoring institution support and clinical care revenues….

Posted in: family practice 6 malpractice 3 medical residency 2

Original Article

Analysis of Diagnostic Error in Paid Malpractice Claims with Substandard Care in a Large Healthcare System

Objective: Although claims databases are not representative of all care delivery, their predisposition toward serious unintended injury can complement resource-intensive chart reviews and guide patient safety initiatives. Materials and Methods: Non-Veterans Health Administration (VA) practitioners reviewed 1,949 VA malpractice claims paid during fiscal years 1998 through 2003. The portion associated…

Posted in: Adverse event 2 liability 2 malpractice 3 medical error 2
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