Objective: The morbidity and mortality conference (M&MC) is a traditional forum that
provides clinicians with an opportunity to discuss medical error and adverse events. In an …

Objective.—To identify self-reported reasons that prompt families to file malpractice claims
following perinatal injuries. Design.—Families were interviewed by telephone using a …

ContextA small number of physicians experience a disproportionate share of malpractice
claims and expenses. If malpractice risk is related in large measure to factors such as patient …

Objective.—To examine the relationship between prior physician malpractice experience
and patients' satisfaction with care. Design.—Women were interviewed using a …

Abstract Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) employs several strategies for
teaching professionalism. This article, however, reviews VUSM's alternative, complementary …

OBJECTIVE: To identify frequencies of prescribing for antipsychotics among all US children.
METHODS: Data were drawn from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey and the …

We used a resident continuity clinic to compare prospectively the impact of salary v fee-for-
service reimbursement on physician practice behavior. This model allowed randomization of …

Malpractice risk bedevils obstetricians. Suits can be a nuisance or emotionally and
financially devastating. In this chapter, we ask simple questions and provide empiric data to …

Background The use of antipsychotic medications in children and adolescents for
indications other than psychosis or Tourette syndrome is controversial. Newer atypical …

Background Open communication between healthcare professionals about care concerns,
also known as 'speaking up', is essential to patient safety. Objective Compare interns' and …