http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21982612
Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2011 Nov;23(4):601-7.
What are the Lessons We Can Glean from a Review of Recent Closed Malpractice Cases Involving Oral and Maxillofacial Infections?
Holmes SM, Udey DK.
Source
Risk Management, OMS National Insurance Company, 6133 North River Road, Suite 650, Rosemont, IL 60018-5173, USA.
Abstract
OMS National Insurance Company insures over 4700 oral and maxillofacial surgeons, 83% of the fellows and members of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. The company has over 10,000 closed malpractice claims involving oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Data and trends involving infections that developed following elective surgical procedures and trends involving patients with preexisting odontogenic infections with adverse outcomes are well known to the company. Seven percent of the 10,000+ closed claims involve infections. Recognition and diagnosis of the infection leads to appropriate and timely treatment of infections. Delayed recognition, consultation, and referral leads to delay in the institution of appropriate treatment and can lead to adverse outcomes.
No comments:
Post a Comment