Table 3.

Consequences of having been involved in a complaint to the health authorities.

The health authority’s conclusions were reasonable – the 63 who were given formal warnings.	78
The complaint has led me to be more thorough regarding documentation.	62
I have become more thorough with information to patients and next of kin.	44
The complaint has made me a more thorough doctor.	31
The complaint has made me a more fearful doctor.	25
I run more tests/send more referrals now than I did before.	17
The complaint has had a negative influence on my private life.	14
The complaint has made it more difficult to work as a doctor.	12
The Norwegian Medical Association should have supported me more.	12
I have a less trusting relationship to patients/next of kin.	11
I have needed professional help after the complaint.	4

All the values are given in percent.