Most Prevalent Medical Misadventures in Family Medicine Closed Claims 1985–20086
| Medical Misadventure | Closed Claims (n) | Paid Claims (n) | Paid to Closed (%) | Average Indemnity ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Errors in diagnosis | 8,726 | 3,235 | 37.1 | 185,615 |
| None noted | 4,587 | 371 | 8.1 | 168,727 |
| Improper performance | 3,886 | 1,454 | 37.4 | 128,618 |
| Failure to supervise or monitor case | 2,570 | 838 | 32.6 | 163,598 |
| Medication errors | 2,500 | 811 | 32.4 | 109,758 |
| Failure or delay in referral or consultation | 905 | 421 | 46.5 | 192,261 |
| Failure to perform | 794 | 355 | 44.7 | 199,708 |
| Failure to recognize a complication of treatment | 759 | 269 | 35.4 | 160,775 |
| Failure to instruct or communicate with patient | 576 | 157 | 27.3 | 179,535 |
| Delay in performance | 573 | 274 | 47.8 | 211,826 |
| Total | 25,876 | 8,185 | 31.6 | 165,852 |