Medical errors in pediatric patients can have lifelong effects. Special care and attention is required in pediatrics.
Typical Pediatric Errors
- Error in calculating dose according to age
- Vaccine complications
- Management of neonatal jaundice
- Lack of monitoring child growth/development
- Inadequate family information
- Failure to detect child abuse
Custody and Consent
- The guardian gives consent (general)
- Consent of the child over 13 years of age is also obtained (maturity)
- Consent is not required in case of emergency
- Court in custody dispute
Obligation to Detect Child Neglect
- Physician must notify when there is suspicion of child abuse
- Public prosecutor's office + Social Services
- Otherwise TCK Article 279, neglect of duty
Compensation Calculation (for the child)
- Lifelong treatment expenses (long-term)
- Education/rehabilitation
- Loss of income in adulthood (actuarial calculation)
- Non-pecuniary compensation for parents
Supreme Court 13. HD
13. HD adopts that "age and developmental characteristics" should be taken into account in pediatric malpractice, and compensation amounts will be calculated high because the child is affected for life.
Practical Recommendations (For the Family)
- Keep all prescriptions and reports
- Protect the vaccination card
- If you observe any abnormal symptoms, seek advice from another specialist immediately
- Breast milk, nutritional recommendations in writing. ask
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