Analysis of Negligence in field of Neonatology in Medical Commissions Office in Tehran, Iran
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine,
Vol. 6 No. 3(Summer) (2016),
22 Aban 2016
,
Page 135-141
https://doi.org/10.22037/ijmtfm.v6i3(Summer).10773
Abstract
Background: Despite progression of medical’s science, patient’s complaints are increased. Analysis of risk factors cause to decrease complaints.
Methods: This research is a retrospective study of medical malpractice cases in neonates’ from 2012 to2014 in Medical Commissions Office in Tehran province.
Results: Among 171 cases were studied, 53 cases were in neonatal period. 30.1% was announced medical malpractice. Ages of most infants were 0-10 days (88.6%), 66% of babies were male, 69.8% had full-term gestation, 62.2% APGAR (Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration) score of neonates was above 7 and 73.5% of cases were the first child of the family. Most babies had cerebral palsy and asphyxia (20.7%), then respiratory distress syndrome (11.3%), furthermore shoulders dystocia and brachial plexus damage (7.5%). Ages of most plaintiffs (parents of neonates) were 30-39 years. Most of them were male, and their levels of education were high school and lower. The most cause of parent’s claim was medical mistake.
Conclusion: Levels of parents’ education may relationship with complaints and increasing their awareness can effect to decrease these.
- Negligence
- Complaints
- Neonates
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