One claim leads to another.
A study in JAMA found that physicians with one paid malpractice claim were four times more likely to have another claim. The finding suggests that rather than the suit being a one-time event, it could predict the likelihood of future claims.
An article in MDedge reported on the findings of a JAMA study on physicians with malpractice claims. The increase in the number of claims was found in both high and low-risk specialties. The article suggested greater scrutiny of malpractice claims. Organizations should review malpractice claims and determine if interventions would be appropriate to reduce the likelihood of additional suits and to improve patient care.
Read our latest Practice Tip The Life of a Malpractice Claim to learn more about the claims process.