Liability in Obstetrical and Gynecologic Ultrasound - Cmebyplaza.com
Liability in Obstetrical and Gynecologic Ultrasound - Cmebyplaza.com
Liability in Obstetrical and Gynecologic Ultrasound - Cmebyplaza.com
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Interpretation Errors<br />
The abnormality is perceived but is <strong>in</strong>correctly<br />
described<br />
• Most often occur due to lack of knowledge<br />
or faulty judgment<br />
– Malignant lesion called benign<br />
– Normal variant is called abnormal<br />
• The best defense is an appropriate<br />
differential diagnosis, preferably <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the correct diagnosis<br />
• Lawsuits <strong>in</strong>volv<strong>in</strong>g an <strong>in</strong>terpretation errors<br />
– 75% are won if cases go to jury verdict
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