Laryngo- rhino- otologie
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Laryngo- rhino- otologie · Sep 2011
[The implementation of risk management in a department of otolaryngology].
The reasons for introducing risk management in hospitals are manifold. Not only legal but also ethical and moral aspects are of great importance. The implementation of risk management in a German department of otolaryngology is presented. ⋯ A meaningful objectivity of the results seems difficult. A main reason is that the index "reduction of damage and medical malpractice" is too small to make a conclusive statistical analysis. However, implementation of risk management is advisable for every ENT clinic.