Table 1 Patient reason for complaint
Reason for complaint | Reason for complaint (n = 15) |
|---|---|
Diagnostic error | 14 |
Deficient assessment | 12 |
Failure to perform test/intervention | 8 |
Communication breakdown, patient | 3 |
Misinterpretation of a test | 2 |
Inadequate monitoring or follow-up | 2 |
Failure to refer | 2 |
Contraindicated medication/intervention | 2 |
Communication breakdown, physicians | 2 |
Professional misconduct | 1 |
Premature discharge | 1 |
Insufficient knowledge/skill | 1 |
Inadequate documentation | 1 |
Inadequate discharge process | 1 |