Guven Medical and Health Sciences
Articles
Medical malpractice cases and mediation
Authors: Özlem Bora
Abstract
Physicians owe a duty of care their patients and act in accordance with medical standards, and if they breach these obligations, they may be subject to legal and criminal liability. Disputes arising from medical malpractice are increasing every year in the world and in our country. Long and arduous judicial processes may prevent some patients and their relatives from accessing justice, and patients and their relatives who apply to the judiciary also experience a long and burdensome process. It is inevitable that physicians who are investigated or sued for malpractice will experience psychological problems, especially burnout syndrome and depression. All these unfavourable conditions have led to the search for other alternatives for resolving disputes arising from medical malpractice, the most prominent of which is mediation. The aim of our work is to contribute to the dissemination of awareness and a culture of compromise in disputes arising from malpractice. This study is limited to the micro-area where medical malpractice is evaluated from a mediation perspective. In the first part of our study, the general concept and definition of medical malpractice is made. The second part of our study focuses on the regulation of mediation in Turkish legislation and the reasons why mediation is preferred in health law. The evaluations reached as a result of international - national practices and literature review are included in the conclusion section.
DOI: 10.62351/gmhs.2024.0013
Common musculoskeletal system problems during pregnancy and their rehabilitation
Authors: Özlem Cemeroğlu
Abstract
Although pregnancy is accepted as a period composed of physiological changes in the body, intense hormonal and physical changes and adaptations to these changes take place. During this period, important changes occur in many organ systems including musculoskeletal system. Nearly all pregnant women experience some kind of musculoskeletal system problem and 25 percent of them suffer from serious disabilities. This is the reason why obstetricians, physiatrists and other physicians dealing with musculoskeletal disorders have to be aware of these pregnancy related musculoskeletal problems, have to diagnose and treat them. This review provides information for common pregnancy-related musculoskeletal conditions, including a discussion on physiology, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of these disorders and the effects of physical therapy and exercise.
DOI: 10.62351/gmhs.2024.0014
Inguinal hernia surgery: past, today, tomorrow
Authors: Sarp Kaya Görür
Abstract
Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in the world. If not treated surgically, it can lead to incarceration, strangulation and perforation. It can cause serious and even life-threatening problems. In this review, it is aimed to summarize the progress of inguinal hernia surgery throughout history and the current and modern treatment methods available today. Afterwards, robotic methods, which are just starting to become popular in our country, and what developments await us in the future will be discussed.
DOI: 10.62351/gmhs.2024.0015
Diagnosis in periprosthetic infections
Authors: Ali Said Nazlıgül, Mustafa Akkaya
Abstract
Periprosthetic infections that develop after total joint arthroplasty are serious complications that can reduce patients' quality of life and lead to high morbidity. In diagnosing periprosthetic infections, international criteria such as MSIS, ICM, and EBJIS are used, along with diagnostic tests like tissue culture, synovial fluid analysis, alpha-defensin, D-dimer, and interleukin-6. Since each test has varying specificity and sensitivity rates, a multifaceted approach is necessary for accurate infection diagnosis.
DOI: 10.62351/gmhs.2024.0016