| Autor: |
D C, Baldwin, T E, Adamson, D J, Self, T J, Sheehan, A A, Oppenberg |
| Rok vydání: |
1996 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.). 25(7) |
| ISSN: |
1078-4519 |
| Popis: |
The relationship between moral reasoning and malpractice claims was studied in 53 orthopedic surgeons. Levels of moral reasoning were defined by the percentage of principled responses (P-score) on Rest's Defining Issues Test, while annualized rates of malpractice claims were computed on the basis of data from a regional, physician-owned, interindemnity/liability protection trust. Orthopedic surgeons with fewer than 0.20 claims per year demonstrated significantly (P = 0.04) higher levels of moral reasoning (mean P-score of 43.8) than did those with claims rates higher than 0.40 claims per year (mean P-score of 38.0). Only 1 of 13 orthopedists with P-scores over 50 was found in the higher claims group, suggesting that high levels of moral reasoning may provide a protective element against malpractice claims. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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