Pediatric Malpractice Claims Alleging Failure to Diagnose

Diagnostic error occurs in up to 15% of patients. OMIC conducted an analysis of seven years of malpractice claims, and found that 12% of claims related to diagnostic error. These errors impact pediatric patients and lead to delay in treatment, permanent harm, and professional liability lawsuits. Pediatric ophthalmologists can learn ways to reduce the incidence of these claims.