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The specialty of anesthesiology has always led in the area of patient safety. This has resulted in a marked reduction in the occurrence of anesthesia-related patient injury, and concomitant reduction in premiums for professional liability insurance. Nevertheless, regardless of the quality of care, poor outcomes cannot always be avoided.
Insights into the most common factors that influence potential for malpractice suits should inform us regarding precautions that may reduce the risks of liability Furthermore, understanding the process of a lawsuit as well as knowledge of commonly made mistakes when facing a lawsuit, should help in dealing with a claim.
In this edition of the manual, we have attempted to discuss variations in the law, as well as highlight new areas involving the practice of anesthesiology and any associated liability. It is our aim that the information presented in this manual will minimize the risk of a lawsuit through practice modification and improve the defensibility of an adverse event if a claim or lawsuit were to occur.
Date of last update: July 2, 2026
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