A descriptive study of medical malpractice cases in Turkey

Gundogmus U., Erdogan M., Sehiralti M., Kurtas O.

ANNALS OF SAUDI MEDICINE, vol.25, no.5, pp.404-408, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.5144/0256-4947.2005.404
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF SAUDI MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.404-408
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Medical malpractice claims in Turkey have increased. We evaluated the problem by describing medical malpractice cases assessed by the Higher Health Council between 1993 and 1998. Our recommendations should help to improve care and decrease medical malpractice claims.