2015, Volume 8, Issue Spec Issue, pp 47 – 51

Solutions for reducing lawsuits in orthopedic surgery by using psychology and IT technology

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Correspondence to: Cristian Cazac, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania 8 Eroilor Sanitari Blvd., code 050474, District 5, Bucharest, Romania Mobile phone: +40727 105 677, E-mail: cstefan588@yahoo.com

Abstract

Orthopedic surgery is among the top 5 medical specialties with an increased risk of facing a lawsuit. A large part of medical malpractice claims are due to poor communication between physician and patient; therefore, by addressing this issue and implementing psychological methods as well as IT solutions, a reduction in the incidence of medical lawsuits can be achieved. Some of these solutions include implementing and applying psychometric tools such as the SF-36 and SCL-90R tests, creating virtual information hubs for the patient, and establishing efficient communication methods by using IT technology between physician and patient.

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PubMed ID: 26361511
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Article Publishing Date (print): 2015
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ISSN Printing: 1844-122X
ISSN Online: 1844-3117
Journal Title: Journal of Medicine and Life

Copyright License: Open Access

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