The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology (한방안이비인후피부과학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology (대한한방안이비인후피부과학회)
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The Judicial Precedent Analysis of Medical Litigation in the field of Pediatric Ophthalmology

소아안과 영역에서 발생한 의료소송의 판례 분석

  • Lee, Mee-Sun (School of Korean Medicine Pusan National University) ;
  • HwangBo, Min (Dept. of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology Korean Medicine Hospital of Pusan National University) ;
  • Seo, Hyung-Sik (Dept. of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology Korean Medicine Hospital of Pusan National University)
  • 이미선 (부산대학교 한의학전문대학원) ;
  • 황보민 (부산대학교한방병원 한방안이비인후피부과) ;
  • 서형식 (부산대학교한방병원 한방안이비인후피부과)
  • Received : 2012.06.07
  • Accepted : 2012.08.06
  • Published : 2012.08.25
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Abstract

Objective : The purpose of this study is to describe the characteristics of medical malpractice related to pediatric ophthalmology and to identify the causes and potential preventability of medical litigation in Korean medicine. Methods : A study was performed by analysing 8 cases of lawsuit in the year between 1968 and 2011, which were selected among the medical dispute cases involving pediatric ophthalmology. Results : The eight closed claims occurring in the field of pediatric ophthalmology were founded in the data for medical malpractice. One claim was supreme court decision, two claims were high court decisions and five claims were district court decisions. Conclusions : While malpractice claims occurring in the field of pediatric ophthalmology were uncommon, they resulted in a high rate and amount of indemnity payments. For reduction of medical disputes, improvement of clinical trials and clinical medical cares is emphasized, and informed consent is also important.

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