Abstract

MORENO, Mucio et al. Who judges medical practice?. Gac. Méd. Méx [online]. 2022, vol.158, n.5, pp.343-345.  Epub Nov 18, 2022. ISSN 2696-1288.  https://doi.org/10.24875/gmm.22000210.

Lawsuits due to patient perception of inappropriate medical actions are a growing reality in medical practice, which entails widespread concern in the medical community. Lawsuits often entail additional circumstances beyond the primary concern of preventing or sanctioning acts of medical negligence. CETREMI proposes various recommendations aimed at legal and medical professionals to improve this circumstance and avoid harming the doctor-patient relationship.

Keywords : Frivolous lawsuits; Medical lawsuits; Defensive medicine; Medical negligence.