Why Cardiologists Get Sued

Why do cardiologists get sued, and how do heart patients get injured? A study of 429 closed cardiology malpractice claims by The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, revealed the most common patient allegations in these claims and the most common factors that contribute to patient injury. The goal of the study was to alert physicians and patients to the most common risks and areas for improved patient safety.

According to the study, diagnostic-related issues are the main reason cardiologists are sued and the top cause of patient injury. In 25 percent of claims, patients alleged failure to diagnose, delay in diagnosis, or wrong diagnosis. The other top allegations included improper management of treatment and improper performance of surgery.

The top factor contributing to patient injury was issues with patient assessment, including failure to establish a differential diagnosis. The other top factors were:

• Technical performance, including injuries that were known complications.
• Patient factors, including patient nonadherence with the treatment plan.
• Selection and management of therapy, including inappropriate surgical procedure.
• Communication among providers, including failure to review the medical record.
• Communication between patient/family and provider, including inadequate patient education on the risks of medications.
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