A 15 years survey for dental malpractice claims in Rome, Italy

Manca, Raimondo; Bruti, V.; Napoletano, Sabino; Marinelli, Enrico

doi:10.1016/j.jflm.2018.05.005

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“…Studies that diverge from these result are those by Manca et al. , with 74% of dentists found faulty, and by Pinchi et al. , 80%.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…(26) The percentage of faulty sentences was compatible with that found by Zanin et al (20), 44.32% in 43 cases, L. Bjorndal & C. Reit (11), 43%, Castro et al (19), 47%, Bouchardet et al (21), 53.9% and Kiani et al (18), with 56.7% Therefore, in relation to the present study, the percentage of sentences that considered the dentist faulty were concordant, ranging from 40% to 47%. Studies that diverge from these result are those by Manca et al (16), with 74% of dentists found faulty, and by Pinchi et al (22), 80%. According to the authors, these rates are high because, in Italy, the burden of proof rests on the dentist.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…Many studies about judicial decisions on dental civil liability have been conducted . However, Zanin et al.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A qualitative analysis of the expert reports in relation to judicial decisions could not be conducted, because of lack of access to these reports . Although Italy is under other judicial rules, in 84.7% of cases the sentence also followed the court professional expert advice .…”

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Analysis of Dental Case Reports in the Context of Court Decisions: Causal Nexus and Aspects of Fault

Loreto¹,

Barros

Rosa

et al. 2019

Journal of Forensic Sciences

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The purpose of expert reports is to support the judge in his decisions, by providing technical information. However, it remains uncertain as to what extent the content of these reports is used, and if they are effectively associated with judicial decisions. The aim of this study was to perform a qualitative analysis of case reports in relation to the judicial decisions rendered in association with these reports, by determining the connection between causal nexus and aspects of fault. The case reports included lawsuits against dentists, issued by the Medical Justice Department of the State Court of Appeals of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, between 2010 and 2013. Comparing the percentage of agreement between case report and judicial decision, causal nexus was 79.9% and fault was 86.7%. The high percentages of agreement found in relation to fault and causal nexus highlight the relevance of expert reports in weighing the judge's decision.

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“…Studies that diverge from these result are those by Manca et al. , with 74% of dentists found faulty, and by Pinchi et al. , 80%.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 91%

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confidence: 92%

“…Many studies about judicial decisions on dental civil liability have been conducted . However, Zanin et al.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Analysis of Dental Case Reports in the Context of Court Decisions: Causal Nexus and Aspects of Fault

Loreto¹,

Barros

Rosa

et al. 2019

Journal of Forensic Sciences

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“…9 Similarly, clinical misconduct by OHPs are on the rise globally. [1][2][3][4]9,10,[14][15][16] The apparent spate of malpractice in South Africa may be attributed in part to a greater tendency of patients to report incidents as they become more empowered and knowledgeable. Other reasons for the increase could be attributed to (i) the reduction in dental benefits by third party funders; (ii) closing down or consolidation of medical schemes; (iii) increasing operational costs of running a dental practice and (iv) competition in a shrinking market.…”

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Dental malpractice cases in South Africa (2007-2016)

Makwakwa¹,

Motloba²

2019

S. Afr. dent. j.

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Malpractice complaints against oral health professionals (OHPs) are increasing globally, and include breach of confidentiality, failure to obtain valid informed consent, issuing fraudulent medical certificates, claiming for services not rendered and violating regulations governing the dental profession. South African dentists were most commonly charged with clinical complaints (59%) whilst 29% of dental cases and 46% of dental therapist cases were for fraud. To analyse the nature and outcome of malpractice by OHPs as reported by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) A cross sectional descriptive survey of the data between 2007-2016. 118 cases and 198 counts of dental malpractice were identified, predominantly by dentists (74.6 %), then specialists (17 %) and dental therapists (11%). Males recorded 77.1% of complaints, Gauteng practitioners, 53.4%, and 53.8% were OHPs who had worked for 10 years or more. Approximately a third (37%) of the OHPs had more than one count of malpractice. Mean ages for independent practice were calculated. Fraud, clinical misconduct and unprofessionalism constituted 66.7 %, 23.2 % and 10.1% of all counts of malpractice respectively, while there were significant differences between the involved dentists and dental therapists. Fraud remains the most serious and ever increasing form of malpractice among Oral Health professionals. Dental malpractice, HPCSA, misconduct, oral health professional. Malpractice claims against Oral Health Professionals (OHPs) are on the increase worldwide. 1-4 Malpractice encompasses breach of confidentiality, failure to obtain valid informed consent, issuing fraudulent medical certificates, claiming for services not rendered and violating regulations governing the dental profession. 5 The major cause of malpractice is a failure to adhere to norms and standards of the profession, and a failure to achieve the desired therapeutic goals that are commonly accepted and rendered by peer practitioners. 2 The literature records considerable variation in clinical malpractice claims lodged against OHPs. In the Netherlands, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Spain and United States of America (USA), the clinical discipline most frequently implicated is oral surgery. 3,4,6-8 In contrast, in Kerman province in Iran, the highest number of clinical complaints are in endodontics, followed by prosthodontics, operative dentistry and oral surgery. 2 According to Postma, et al. 9 a similar distribution of implicated clinical disciplines was recorded in South Africa (SA). The study also showed that fraud was the leading form of malpractice laid against dental therapists (46%), and accounted for 29% of malpractice claims laid against dentists. 9 In most instances potential malpractice suits are settled between OHPs and the patients. In the absence of an amicable solution, patients normally report their complaints to the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or, rarely, lodge a civil malpractice suit. 10

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Dentists’ Legal Liability and Duty of Explanation in Dental Malpractice Litigation in Japan

Hamasaki

Hagihara

2021

International Dental Journal

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A 15 years survey for dental malpractice claims in Rome, Italy

Cited by 21 publications

References 11 publications

Analysis of Dental Case Reports in the Context of Court Decisions: Causal Nexus and Aspects of Fault

Analysis of Dental Case Reports in the Context of Court Decisions: Causal Nexus and Aspects of Fault

Dental malpractice cases in South Africa (2007-2016)

Dentists’ Legal Liability and Duty of Explanation in Dental Malpractice Litigation in Japan

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