Article
Ten‑year retrospective study on medico‑legal risk of family physicians providing anaesthesia care in Canada, 2013–2022
Étude rétrospective de dix ans sur le risque médico-légal des médecins de famille fournissant des soins d'anesthésie au Canada, 2013–2022
Winter 2025
Volume 30 - Issue 1
Druvtej Ambati, Karen Lemay, Anne Steen, Shan Jin, Jeffrey Smith, Gary E. Garber
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 33–39
Content Summary
This retrospective study examines medico-legal cases involving family physicians providing anesthesia care in Canada. It identifies common expert criticisms related to situational awareness and communication issues. The findings aim to inform training programs to enhance patient safety and reduce medico-legal risks in rural anesthesia practice.
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AnesthesiaRural medicinePublic healthMedical educationPrimary care