Pediatric Malpractice Claims in the Emergency Department and Urgent Care Settings From 2001 to 2015

Abstract

Cardiac conditions, appendicitis, and disorder of the male genital organs are the most common medical conditions, and error in diagnosis is the most common chief medical factor in pediatric emergency care malpractice suits. It is important for providers practicing in these settings to be familiar with the common diagnoses and chief medical factors involved in these claims.