THE EXTRAJUDICIAL RESOLUTION OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE COMPLAINTS IN ROMANIA: AN ANALYSIS OF THE ACTIVITY OF THE MONITORING AND PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE COMMISSIONS FOR MALPRACTICE CASES IN THE PERIOD 2019-2023

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Medical malpractice liability is a current issue in today’s society. Globally, complaints filed againts doctors are on the rise. Aim of the study The purpose of this study is to analyze the extrajudicial method of resolving malpractice complaints currently available in Romania, as outlined by the existing legislation Materials and methods Data received from the Ministry of Health was analyzed, containing information regarding the complaints filed against doctors withing the Monitoring and Professional Competence Commission for Malpractice Cases. Results The study indicates that there are certain medical specialties exposed to a higher risk of complaints. Additionally, these complaints originate from specific healthcare units, whether in the private or public sector. Conclusions Doctors are exposed to the risk of being complained about, and the need for an extrajudicial body to assist both doctors and patients in an important aspect.

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