Poisoning and forensic medicine

Medical malpractice for the poisoned patient may occur for the following reasonsOmission:Non performance of an act which scientifically and technically is expected to be done.eg: Non-administration of naloxone for the opium toxicity.carelessness :Performance of an action which scientifically and technically should not be done.eg: Prescribing atropine for a patient with organochloride toxicityLack of skill:Includes cases in which the physician does not have the scientific and technical expertise necessary for a certain work.eg: Incorrect insetion of nasogastric tube and insert it to tracheaFailure to comply with government regulations:Namely, failure to pay attention to regulations, departmental letters, regulations of administrative superiors, medical system, Ministry of Healtheg: Not referring of sever toxic patient to the toxicology center if required and could be doneIt is hoped that compliants against staff will be prevented by complying with legal requirements

کلیدواژه ها:

omission ، carelessness ، poisoning