Responsabilidad sanitaria en odontólogos. Casuística de casos evaluados en el Servicio Médico Legal de Chile
Author
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Moscoso Matus, Karla
Author
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Smok Vásquez, Pía
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2015-08-23T00:31:15Z
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2015-08-23T00:31:15Z
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2015
Cita de ítem
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Rev Med Chile 2015; 143: 345-351
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Identifier
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0034-9887
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https://repositorio.uchile.cl/handle/2250/133047
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Artículo de publicación ISI
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Abstract
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The frequency and features of malpractice lawsuits against
dentists in Chile are not well known. Aim: To determine the magnitude and frequency
of professional liability claims against dentists. Material and Methods: A
retrospective analysis of the Medical Liability Unit of the Legal Medical Service
of Chile database. This public organization deals with most professional liability
claims in Chile. Results: Between 2007 and 2012, 3,990 expert opinions about
liability of health care professionals were requested. Odontology was the fifth
specialty most commonly sued and dentists, the second most frequently sued
professionals. Sixty nine percent of cases originated in private clinics, which is
coincident with a higher frequency of dentists working in private practice. Most
petitioners were adult women and most claims originated from surgical interventions
and infections. In 35% of claims against dentists, a violation of Lex Artis
was confirmed, compared with 9% of all expert opinions that generated in the
unit. Conclusions: Claims against dentists are more common than previously
thought and these professionals should adopt preventive measures to avoid them.