Experience of wrong-site tooth extraction among Nigerian dentists
SDJ-Saudi Dental Journal [The]. 2011; 23 (3): 153-156
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ABSTRACT
To report the experience of wrong-site tooth extraction among Nigerian dentists. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed among a cross-section of Nigerian dentists. Information requested included personal experience on wrong-site tooth/teeth extraction and its after-effect, possible reasons for wrong-site tooth extraction and documentation of the event in patients' case. Respondents were also asked if they were aware of any colleagues who had previously experienced wrong-site tooth extraction and possible legal implication of the event, and if they aware of the universal protocol for preventing wrong site, wrong procedure, and wrong person surgery. Twenty-two [13%] of the respondents reported having extracted a wrong tooth. The event occurred within 5 years after graduation in most cases. Most respondents [53.6%] informed the patient immediately after the event. Only 68% of the respondents documented the event in patient's case record. Most common reasons for wrong-site tooth extraction were heavy workload, presence of multiple condemned teeth and miscommunication between dentists. Fifty-five percent of respondents were aware of a colleague who had extracted a wrong tooth. The most probable legal implication of wrong-site tooth extraction according to the respondents was litigation by the patient. Only 25% of dentists were aware of a universal protocol for preventing wrong-site surgery. Wrong tooth/teeth extraction is not an uncommon event in the studied environment. The need to be familiar with universal protocol on wrong-site surgery and its legal implications are highlighted
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Índice:
IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Erros Médicos
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Saudi Dent. J.
Ano de publicação:
2011
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