ASGE Postgraduate Course at ACG: Evidence-based Updates for the Practicing Gastroenterologist | October 2021-Minimizing Medicolegal Risk Related to Endoscopy

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In this video, Dr. Megan Adams, an assistant professor in the Division of Gastroenterology at the University of Michigan, discusses minimizing medical legal risk related to endoscopy. She presents data from various sources, including the National Practitioner Data Bank and medical professional liability insurer databases, to provide an overview of the prevalence and characteristics of endoscopy-related medical professional liability claims. Around 12% of gastroenterologists face a malpractice claim annually, but very few of these result in a paid claim. Around 25% of claims against gastroenterologists are endoscopy-related, with colonoscopy being the most common procedure involved in claims. Dr. Adams then discusses strategies to reduce medical legal risk in the endoscopy unit, focusing on the importance of informed consent, communication, documentation, and a team approach to risk management. She also highlights the growing prevalence of patient recording of medical encounters and emphasizes the need for professionalism in all environments. Overall, she emphasizes the importance of good communication and a patient-centered approach to prevent and manage complications and minimize medical legal risk.

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Megan Adams, MD

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endoscopy

medical legal risk

gastroenterology

malpractice claims

patient-centered approach