ArticleHeliyon2024
Evaluation of problems arising in emergency services from the perspectives of medical and criminal law: The example of Türkiye.
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Abstract
Introduction: In recent years, the field of medical malpractice has attracted growing attention, and despite the long history of research in this area, aspects of this phenomenon remain unexplored. In this paper, we aimed to explore the issue of medical malpractice, focusing on cases involving healthcare professionals working in emergency services in Türkiye. We examine the surge in medical malpractice lawsuits, the consequences of such cases, and the prevalence of criminal liability faced by healthcare professionals. Materials and methods: A comprehensive analysis of healthcare-related cases from 2017 to 2022 was carried out using the electronic decision database "LEGALBANK." We scrutinized these cases from both medical and criminal law perspectives, aiming to shed light on the complex dynamics of medical malpractice in emergency services. Results: The findings reveal that professionals in emergency services are confronted with a considerable number of criminal cases. Among these cases, doctors are the most frequently implicated, followed by nurses, midwives, ambulance drivers, and other healthcare professionals. The crimes attributed to these professionals vary but primarily include involuntary manslaughter, misuse of public duty, forgery of documents, and reckless injury. Discussion: In Türkiye, there is a notable prevalence of investigations conducted in emergency services and criminal cases involving healthcare professionals in this field. This dual prominence underscores the unique significance of examining medical malpractice from the perspectives of both criminal law and medicine within the Turkish context. This study categorizes the multifaceted challenges of medical malpractice as human-related, system-related, and legal, offering valuable insights into the intricate landscape of this phenomenon in Türkiye's emergency services. Conclusion: This research contributes to a deeper understanding of medical malpractice, particularly its criminal dimensions in the Turkish context, and thereby calls for improved healthcare, enhanced patient safety, and error prevention in emergency settings.
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