| Liability issues with the Papanicolaou smear: an insurance industry perspective. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9111107 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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To better understand the sources of cervicovaginal cytology malpractice insurance losses, summaries of all new pathology claims for 25 consecutive months at one malpractice insurer were examined. In 56 claims (out of a total of 335), the interpretation of gynecologic smears was a central issue. The estimated dollar value of these claims was about 25% of the estimated value of all new pathology claims during that interval. Some common characteristics of these cases, as well as factors influencing their outcome, are discussed along with the special problems that cytology poses for malpractice insurers. |
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Authors:
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M D Scott |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine Volume: 121 ISSN: 0003-9985 ISO Abbreviation: Arch. Pathol. Lab. Med. Publication Date: 1997 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-05-14 Completed Date: 1997-05-14 Revised Date: 2005-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7607091 Medline TA: Arch Pathol Lab Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 239-40 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pathology, John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek, Calif. 94598, USA. |
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Female Humans Insurance, Liability* / economics Malpractice / economics, legislation & jurisprudence* Pathology, Clinical / economics, legislation & jurisprudence* Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / diagnosis*, economics Vaginal Smears* |
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