A review of reported litigation against English health trusts for the treatment of children in orthopaedics: present trends and suggestions to reduce mistakes

摘要

PurposeLarge scale databases that offer a reflection of clinical negligence are rare. By assessing commonly occuring cases of negligence, we hope to highlight areas where pediatric orthopedic care might be improved. One such database is the National Health Service Litigation Authority, which deals with claims brought against all health trusts in England. By collating their data we aimed to highlight areas of commonly occurring clinical negligence and then suggest ways to avoid similar happening again.