What is the profile of patients thinking of litigation? Results from the hospitalized and outpatients' profile and expectations study.

Abstract

This is the first report on the profile of patients with high potential for malpractice suits as predicted by patients' age, relationship with religion, health-seeking and information-seeking behavior. Respecting patients' need for information during clinical consultations and proceeding to disclosure of medical errors, when they occur, seems to be not only the more patient-centered approach, but also the best way to lessen the likelihood of a claim. Hippokratia 2014; 18 (2):139-143.