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  • Lessons from rhinology and facial plastic surgery clinical negligence claims in England 2013–2018

  • A V Navaratnam, A L Pendolino, A Kaura, J Nijim, J T Machin, T W R Briggs, A Marshall, P S Randhawa, P J Andrews
  • Journal:
    The Journal of Laryngology & Otology / Volume 136 / Issue 12 / December 2022
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    03 December 2021, pp. 1177-1182
    Print publication:
    December 2022
  • Objective

    This study reviewed all rhinology clinical negligence claims in the National Health Service in England between 2013 and 2018.

    Method

    All clinical negligence claims held by National Health Service Resolution relating to rhinology in England between 1 April 2013 and 1 April 2018 were reviewed.

    Results

    There were 171 rhinology related claims with a total estimated potential cost of £13.6 million. There were 119 closed claims (70 per cent) with a total cost of £2.3 million, of which 55 claims resulted in payment of damages. Over three quarters of all rhinology claims were associated with surgery (n = 132). Claims associated with endoscopic sinus surgery had the highest mean cost per claim (£172 978). Unnecessary pain (33.9 per cent) and unnecessary operation (28.1 per cent) were the most commonly cited patient injuries.

    Conclusion

    Patient education and consent have been highlighted as key areas for improvement from this review of rhinology related clinical negligence claims. A shift in clinical practice towards shared decision making could reduce litigation in rhinology.