Deceit and fraud in medical research is a serious problem for the credibility of published literature. Although estimating its prevalence is difficult, reported incidences are alarming. The spectrum of the problem ranges from what may seem as rather innocuous gift authorship to wholesale fabrication of data. Potential factors which may have promoted fraud and deceit include financial gain, personal fame, the competitive scientific environment and scientific hubris. Fraud and deceit are difficult to detect and are generally brought to the fore by whistleblowers.
International Journal of Surgery
Volume 4, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 122-126
Usman Jaffer, and Alan E.P. Cameron
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
many claims in Australia do not result in payments to plaintiffs
However, as with the US research, many claims in Australia do not result in payments to plaintiffs. This fact often comes as a surprise to medical practitioners as it is not well publicised.
It is not a simple matter for a plaintiff to succeed in a claim for compensation based in medical negligence. And it certainly is an expensive exercise especially when there can be no guarantee of success.
For doctors involved in a claim that is successfully defended there is usually no direct financial cost.
Ms Cheryl McDonald is claims department manager with MIGA (Medical Insurance Group Australia).
It is not a simple matter for a plaintiff to succeed in a claim for compensation based in medical negligence. And it certainly is an expensive exercise especially when there can be no guarantee of success.
For doctors involved in a claim that is successfully defended there is usually no direct financial cost.
Ms Cheryl McDonald is claims department manager with MIGA (Medical Insurance Group Australia).
MJA InSight, Issue 38 - 10 Oct, 2011
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