Mistakes of medical help based on data of an independent expert

Abstract

Aim. To analyse mistakes of medical help based on data of reviewed fatal outcomes and critical incidents in Saint-Petersburg by an independent expert for 2000-2003.

Materials and methods. Formalized cards were used ti investigate mistakes in diagnostics and treatment at stages of out- patientt and in-patient departments.

Results. The analysis of mistakes made at the level of in-patient department has revealed the predominance of its treatment unlike the out-patient one. Moreover, in spite of classification of the mistakes, it should be underlined that in most cases the mistakes are associated with uncomplete examination of patients' state or late diagnostics that caused inadequate and belated medical help.

Conclusion. The analysis of medical help mistakes at all stages would prevent lethality of the patients.