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Nature of alleged negligence (number of total claims = 532)
| Nature of Alleged Negligence | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Non-detection of a lesion | 165 (31.0) |
| Misinterpretation of a finding (saw abnormality but called it the wrong thing) | 85 (16.0) |
| Lack of communication of a finding | 54 (10.2) |
| Technical error with machinery | 6 (1.1) |
| Complication during performance of a procedure | 92 (17.3) |
| Issue unrelated to a patient's study (fall, trip, HIPAA violation) | 16 (3.0) |
| Informed consent issue | 8 (1.5) |
| Other | 106 (19.9) |
