Orlando, Fla.—Anesthesiology residents have to contend with myriad stressors, from demanding work schedules to sleepless nights. Now, a new study by a team of Brown University researchers has identified a new challenge: the risk for lawsuits.
The review of malpractice claims involving anesthesia residents and fellows concluded that residents in the Northeast region of the United States who administer general anesthesia were at highest risk for medical malpractice