La Radiologia medica
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La Radiologia medica · Dec 2013
Malpractice claims related to musculoskeletal imaging. Incidence and anatomical location of lesions.
Failure to detect lesions of the musculoskeletal system is a frequent cause of malpractice claims against radiologists. ⋯ Incorrect interpretation of bone pathology is among the most common causes of litigation against radiologists; alone, it accounts for 36.4% of all malpractice claims filed during the observation period. Awareness of this risk should encourage extreme caution and diligence.