If patients are surprised by a complication and/or adverse outcome, a lawsuit is more likely than if the risks/benefits are explained and create realistic expectations of outcomes for that particular patient and are documented in the medical record.
From evidence to practice: Dr. Makarov discusses implementation science in urology
July 25th 2024“What our major contribution is, I think as urologists doing implementation science, is determining the important questions, which we are particularly well-suited to do because we're taking care of the patients,” says Danil V. Makarov, MD, MHS.