Patient Injuries in Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease in Finland: Review of National Patient Insurance Charts

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Patient injuries in the treatment of superficial venous insufficiency registered in Finland between 2004 and 2017

“…In the treatment of diseases for other specialties, the numbers of filed claims have not decreased at the same rate in Finland. 11,12 The percentage of compensated SVI claims was lower than for the treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) patients in Finland for whom 9.6% of PAD treatment claims were compensated. 12 The low proportion of compensated SVI injuries is probably because PIC compensation criteria excludes likely and typical complications such as deep vein thrombosis, localized infection or unsatisfactory cosmetic result.…”

“…10 Reviewing PIs facilitates recognition of the processes behind the injuries to enable their reparation and to prevent their future occurrences. 11,12…”