KOLOA, Hawaii — Proper credentialing, emergency protocols and preoperative discussion with your anesthesia provider all can help practices avoid medical negligence claims, according to a speaker.
During a presentation at Hawaiian Eye 2025, Hans K. Bruhn, MHS, said that promptly calling your medical malpractice insurance provider if a problem arises as well as thorough investigation of any incidents can also be useful for mitigating these claims.
Bruhn described the “four Ds” that contribute to medical negligence: Duty, deviation of duty, a direct causal relationship between