Classification of 85 claims (53 men, 32 women) against gastroenterologists
| Claim | Number (%) | M/F |
| Arising from endoscopic procedures | 37 (44) | 22/15 |
| Arising from clinical practice | ||
| Missed diagnoses | 31 (36) | 17/14 |
| Problems in management | 9 (11) | 7/2 |
| Drug reactions | 6 (7) | 5/1 |
| As a result of a procedure | 2 (2) | 2/0 |