Table 1
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