Status of thyroid surgery-related medical disputes in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Thyroid diseases, particularly thyroid cancer, are becoming increasingly prevalent, with surgery remaining one of the primary treatments. However, thyroidectomy may result in complications and medical disputes, but very little research has examined this subject in the Chinese context. The study aims to conduct a retrospective analysis of thyroid surgery-related medical disputes in China, offering insights into conflict resolution and risk avoidance in both legal and medical contexts.

Methods

This retrospective study analyzed thyroid surgery-related medical dispute cases that occurred from 2010 to 2022 via the China Judgments Online website (https://wenshu.court.gov.cn). Before being included in the analysis, each case in the database was examined and carefully rea

SUBMITTER: Zhao P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11921438 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature