Malpractice litigation affects all healthcare professionals, who are experiencing an increase in complaints lodged. Good record-keeping is key for prevention.
Avoiding malpractice litigation and defending claims of negligenceAccompanying videos
In 3 brief videos, Dr Graham Howarth explains his key messages and adds practical insights to the formal report.
You can read the report online and access the appropriate video by clicking on the video-link provided adjacent to the text.
1. The medico-legal environment
2. The power of informed consent
3. Contemporaneous notes – a pillar of defence
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1. Negligence is a legal concept that describes a failure to attain a reasonable standard of care.
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2. Which statement is false?
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3. Which of the following are minimum statutory requirements of the informed consent process?
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4. In South Africa, the limitation period for bringing a claim of clinical negligence is five years from the date on which a patient becomes aware of a problem.
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5. What is the primary function of medical record-keeping?
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6. Good medical record-keeping should:
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7. Which features are deemed an absolute minimum necessity for each patient’s medical records?
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8. Common pitfalls in medical record-keeping that compromise patient safety include.
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9. It is unnecessary to record the relevant reasons and dates when booking a patient off work.
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10. From a risk management perspective on medical record-keeping, it is important to record:
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11. It is particularly important to make a note of any instructions given to patients about what to do if their symptoms change, persist or worsen.
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12. Which statement is false?
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13. For damages to be awarded to a claimant, which of the following requirements need to be proved?
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14. Which statement is true?
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15. Which statement is false?
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