Malpractice grow 231% in six years
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Data from the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) indicate a growth of 231% in the number of malpractice suits in Brazil. In 2002, the agency recorded 120 actions related to medical procedures. In 2007, 303 cases were judged by the same reason. In 2008, 398 shares were judged by failures. According to the Inspector of the Regional Council of Medicine of Parana (CRM-PR), the vascular surgeon Alexandre Gustavo Bley, one can not analyze the data individually to determine a higher rate of medical errors. Yesterday, Superior Court judges were not available for comment.
Bley points to improved dissemination of information, increased access to justice, the appalling conditions that some doctors are subjected to low wages and declining quality in medical schools as reasons for the increase. "The hype generated by the increase of cases is impressive, it seems that doctors are missing it, which is an untruth," he says. "For a management problem, often the doctor is punished. Especially in the SUS, the doctors are overworked and commit fewer errors. "
In 2008, the CRM-PR probe opened in 607 cases - not all refer to physicians as it can be opened proceedings against clinics and hospitals - with 114 trials of medical errors and 39 convictions (see infographic). Taking into account the 17,550 professionals in business, it can be concluded that one in every 450 doctors in the state makes mistakes in the record. Based on 2006 figures, the average Paraná is almost identical to the São Paulo: a conviction in every 451 professionals.
In 1990, the attorney Celia Destri had surgery and the doctor cut her ureter unduly. "My urine was leaking into the abdominal cavity for some time. One day my husband called her at 6 am and she said she did not meet at that time, "he says. A doctor friend of the family was watching the box Celia and found the problem. "He was horrified. Went through a seven-hour surgery. I made four liters of blood transfusion and I lost my kidney, "he said. As a result, the attorney has, in January 1991, the Association of Victims of Medical Errors (Avermes). Headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, the organization has spread to several Brazilian cities such as Brasilia, Belo Horizonte and Salvador.
For Avermes already spent 5 thousand cases. In some, the action was not filed because there was no need or lack of documents. "About 1.5 thousand turned processes," says Susan. The lawyer said that in many cases, there is no evidence of error.
How act
In case of malpractice, Celia says the first step is to ensure the copy of medical records and other examinations. "While some directors to refuse to deliver, is a patient's right in the Constitution and the Code of Medical Ethics," he said. After collecting the documents, should take the complaint to the CRM, seek counsel or public defender. According to Celia, the three most common medical errors are, in order: failure in delivery or postpartum problems in laser surgery to correct eye problems and issues related to administration of anesthesia. "Of these, the most dangerous is anesthesia, which can leave the person in a vegetative state," he says.
Source: Gazeta do Povo
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