Analysis of commission forensic examinations related to the provision of medical care to children

Abstract

In 2012–2021, the materials of a commission of forensic expertise related to the provision of medical assistance to children were examined in three regions. Two–thirds of cases with defects in health care were related to infants. Pediatricians, general practitioners, neonatologists and paramedical staff in outpatient institutions are more likely to be deficient. More than half of the defects had a diagnostic hue, more often in the form of rejection of the underlying pathology. A significant part of the defects were due to subjective reasons, mainly due to neglect of the patient. Many defects have seriously affected the outcome, creating a tendency for Death to surface, or directly leading to death.