Mina Guerges1, Eliza Slama2, Yacoub Zayadin3, Alicia Kieninger4. 1. Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, Department of Surgery, Pontiac, MI, USA. Electronic address: maguerge@gmail.com. 2. Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, Department of Surgery, Pontiac, MI, USA. Electronic address: elizaslama@gmail.com. 3. Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, Department of Surgery, Pontiac, MI, USA. Electronic address: Yzayadin@gmail.com. 4. Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, Department of Surgery, Pontiac, MI, USA. Electronic address: Alicia.Kieninger@stjoeshealth.org.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: It has been estimated that the probability of a physician being involved in a medical litigation by 65 years of age ranges from 76 to 98% depending on specialty. We hypothesized that a mock deposition held by a medico-legal expert attorney could effectively increase awareness of the importance of accurate and complete medical documentation. METHODS: Pre and post-lecture and mock deposition surveys were analyzed and the contents evaluated. Residents and attendings from the surgical, medical and OB-GYN departments participated. Results were analyzed through frequency distribution. RESULTS: A total of 62 participants attended, 42 completed the pre-survey, while 24 completed the post-survey. Majority had no prior experience in malpractice lawsuits. After the post-survey, 95.8% believed that incorporating the mock deposition may reduce documentation error. CONCLUSION: Based on the results of the surveys we concluded that a mock deposition exercise provides a means for education residents regarding the importance of medical documentation. Published by Elsevier Inc.
INTRODUCTION: It has been estimated that the probability of a physician being involved in a medical litigation by 65 years of age ranges from 76 to 98% depending on specialty. We hypothesized that a mock deposition held by a medico-legal expert attorney could effectively increase awareness of the importance of accurate and complete medical documentation. METHODS: Pre and post-lecture and mock deposition surveys were analyzed and the contents evaluated. Residents and attendings from the surgical, medical and OB-GYN departments participated. Results were analyzed through frequency distribution. RESULTS: A total of 62 participants attended, 42 completed the pre-survey, while 24 completed the post-survey. Majority had no prior experience in malpractice lawsuits. After the post-survey, 95.8% believed that incorporating the mock deposition may reduce documentation error. CONCLUSION: Based on the results of the surveys we concluded that a mock deposition exercise provides a means for education residents regarding the importance of medical documentation. Published by Elsevier Inc.