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Medico-Legal Implications of Video Recordings of Clinic Visits in Malpractice Claims Against Medical Providers.
Naeem et al., Cureus 2024
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.53627
This study investigates the impact of video recordings of clinic visits (V-RoCs) on the incidence of medical malpractice claims. Analyzing data from 2015 to 2017, it compares malpractice claims rates between physicians who utilized V-RoCs and those who did not. Despite concerns that video recordings could lead to increased malpractice claims, the findings reveal no significant association between the use of V-RoCs and the rate of malpractice claims (P=0.66). Over three years, 15,254 patients participated in V-RoCs, with usage increasing by 23% annually. Notably, among the seven paid claims or lawsuits from 2000 to 2017, none involved physicians who used video recordings. This study highlights that video recording patient-physician encounters does not increase malpractice lawsuits, suggesting that formalizing the recording process could be beneficial for both parties without raising legal risks. This contributes to the literature by addressing concerns about the presumed risks of V-RoCs and supports their use to enhance patient satisfaction and recall without increasing liability.