May 5, 2021

How reviewing medical malpractice claims made me a better gastroenterologist

"When a patient is dissatisfied with his or her care, he or she can consult an attorney, who will enlist a physician 'expert' to determine if a doctor has deviated from the standard of care and whether that deviation caused a negative outcome. Over...

"When a patient is dissatisfied with his or her care, he or she can consult an attorney, who will enlist a physician 'expert' to determine if a doctor has deviated from the standard of care and whether that deviation caused a negative outcome. Over the past decade of reviewing cases involving medical malpractice, I have identified five categories of medical error, which has improved how I care for my patients."

Scott Choi is a gastroenterologist.

He shares his story and discusses his KevinMD article, "How reviewing medical malpractice claims made me a better gastroenterologist." (https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2021/04/how-reviewing-medical-malpractice-claims-made-me-a-better-gastroenterologist.html)