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Analysis of surgical errors in closed malpractice claims at 4 liability insurers

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2006

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Selwyn O. Rogers, Atul A. Gawande, Mary R. Kwaan, Ann Louise Puopolo, Catherine Yoon, Troyen A. Brennan, David M. Studdert
Surgery

Abstract

Systems factors play a critical role in most surgical errors, including technical errors. Closed claims analysis can help to identify priority areas for intervening to reduce errors.

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