A recent analysis by The Doctors Company, examining 490 closed malpractice claims between 2010 and 2024, highlights the most common contributing factors behind ophthalmology-related lawsuits.
According to the report, here are the eight top contributing factors for ophthalmology malpractice reports:
- Technical performance: 60%
- Patient factors: 39%
- Communication between patient/family and providers:28%
- Patient assessment issues: 18%
- Selection and management of therapy: 17%
- Insufficient or lack of documentation: 15%
- Communication among providers: 8%
- Failure or delay in obtaining consult or referral: 8%
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