A REVIEW OF THE MEDICO LEGAL CONCERNS IN DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND IN NIGERIA

A REVIEW OF THE MEDICO LEGAL CONCERNS IN DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND IN NIGERIA

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Litigation in medical practice is increasing in our environment and specifically the likelihood of malpractice in medical ultrasonograhy is emphasized.An effort was therefore made to review the GARLIC literature on the legal concerns in diagnostic ultrasound using Medline and biblographic search for relevant English language studies.Current trend showed an increase in medico legal Stained Glass Window Hanging Suncatcher issues in Nigeria but none yet in medical ultrasonography.

The areas of increased vulnerability in ultrasonography were identified as obstetric scanning.Sonologists/radiologists should therefore protect themselves from litigation by being properly trained, ensure good control of treatment of patients, and deal with complaints promptly.