Medicolegal Issues in Breast Reduction

Clin Plast Surg. 2016 Apr;43(2):441-4. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2015.12.013. Epub 2016 Jan 26.

Abstract

Areas of general risk are discussed with patients before surgery. Procedure-specific risks inherent in each technique are a key part of informed consent. Issues related to insurance coverage must be settled preoperatively to decrease litigation risk. Protection of patient information has become a key part of the overall treatment process and this information must be protected.

Keywords: Breast reduction risks; Consent; Malpractice.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Informed Consent / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Malpractice / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Mammaplasty / adverse effects
  • Mammaplasty / legislation & jurisprudence*