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Leading Causes of Anesthesia-related Liability Claims in Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Oct 01, 2021

Closed claims data between 2007 and 2014 from The Doctors Company (A Candello member), a medical malpractice insurer, were examined. Findings were coded using the Comprehensive Risk Intelligence Tool developed by Candello.

In conclusion, analysis of the claims demonstrated significant differences and several common sources of liability. These include improving strategies for thorough screening, preoperative assessment, and risk stratifying of patients, incorporating routine dental and airway assessment and documentation, diagnosing and treating perioperative pain adequately, and improving the efficacy of communication between patients and care providers.

Citation for the Full-text Article

Ranum D, Beverly A, Shapiro F, Urman R. Leading causes of anesthesia-related liability claims in ambulatory surgery centers. Journal of Patient Safety. 2021; 17 (7): 513-521. doi: 10.1097/PTS.0000000000000431.

First Published – October 01, 2021

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