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A Review of a Decade of Complaints From Psychiatric Specialists Referred to Forensic Medicine and the Medical System of Fars Province During the Years 2006 To 2015
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Helma Haghighi1   , Ali Sahraian2  , Mohammad Zarenezhad 3, Saeid Gholamzadeh4 , Alireza Doroudchi4 |
1- Faculty of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
2- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
3- Legal Medicine Research Center, Iranian Legal Medicine Organization, Tehran, Iran , fleglaresearch@gmail.com
4- Legal Medicine Research Center, Iranian Legal Medicine Organization, Tehran, Iran |
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Abstract: (191 Views) |
Introduction: Understanding the causes of complaints against doctors and healthcare staff can effectively reduce their occurrence. This study aimed to analyze a decade of complaints against psychiatric specialists referred to the forensic medicine administration in Fars province from 2006 to 2015.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional, retrospective review of cases referred to the forensic medicine administration in Fars province regarding medical malpractice complaints in psychiatry from 2006 to 2015.
Results: The study included 42 cases, predominantly involving male doctors. Twenty cases were from the 50-60 age group, and one was from the 60-80 age group. Most complaints pertained to treatment complications and drug-related issues. There were significant statistical differences in age, expertise, and workplace between the negligent and acquitted groups.
Conclusion: This study revealed that both psychiatrists and psychologists are susceptible to medical malpractice, potentially leading to negative treatment outcomes. Additionally, hospital staff may unintentionally commit malpractice during patient care. The findings suggest that improving doctors' understanding of treatment laws, adherence to regulations, medical ethics, continuous education, and updating knowledge can help prevent malpractice. Furthermore, enhancing skills and implementing standardized treatment protocols can reduce malpractice rates in psychiatry. |
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| Keywords: Medical malpractice, Psychiatry, Forensic medicine |
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Type of Article: Research Article |
Subject:
Forensic Psychiatry
Received: 2024/02/5 | Revised: 2024/09/16 | Accepted: 2024/07/29
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