HealthcarePapers

HealthcarePapers 2(1) April 2001 : 55-58.doi:10.12927/hcpap..16931
Commentary

Professionals Must Recognize Personal Responsibility

Michael McKelvey

Abstract

The recommendations Baker and Norton have developed for reducing error within the healthcare delivery system, with their emphasis on non-punitive reporting of error, are commendable. However, healthcare practitioners must clearly understand that the current medical/legal system has not adopted a similar approach. Courts have long recognized the right of victims to compensation for injury caused by malpractice or negligence. Individuals will be held to the accepted standards of their profession.

 

Comments

Be the first to comment on this!

Note: Please enter a display name. Your email address will not be publically displayed