Physician liability for procedure related injury: Focused on central venous catheterization
- 주제(키워드) CVC(central venous catheterization) , Liability , Malpractice lawsuit , Procedure related injury
- 등재 SCIE, SCOPUS
- 발행기관 Churchill Livingstone
- 발행년도 2015
- 총서유형 Journal
- URI http://www.dcollection.net/handler/ewha/000000115495
- 본문언어 영어
- Published As http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jflm.2015.03.010
- 저작권 이화여자대학교 논문은 저작권에 의해 보호받습니다.
초록/요약
Central venous catheterization (CVC) is one of essential procedures in critical care medicine. CVC is relatively safe when performed by experienced physicians. Complications may occur due to various risk factors. Although the incidence of CVC-related complications is not high, a serious risk may ensue in cases of such complications. Procedure related complications could lead to civil and criminal lawsuits. This study reviewed the occurrence patterns and rulings of the courts related to CVC in South Korea and tried to find pitfalls that medical professionals should keep in mind before, during and after medical procedures. Various patterns of CVC-related lawsuits have been raised. During the procedure, physicians should perform their duty considering risk factors such as patients' underlying diseases and age. In addition, before the procedure, physicians must obtain written consent for CVC from patients or their legal guardians including explanation of rare complications that could be lethal. After the completion of CVC, surveillance of anticipated complications including chest radiographs should be conducted for the immediate management of any possible complications. © 2015 Elsevier Ltd and Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine.
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