ISSUES OF IMPROVING THE METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING THE QUALITY OF MEDICAL CARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN IN COMMISSION FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
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https://doi.org/10.37547/Keywords:
commission forensic medical examination (CFME), paediatric medical care, defects in medical care (DMC), methodology improvement, subjective causes, multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach.Abstract
Detection and evaluation of defects in medical care provided to children (DMC) are carried out through commission forensic medical examinations (CFME). However, the existing methodology often remains ineffective due to predominantly subjective assessment and insufficient evidence. This article analyzes more than 500 CFME reports conducted in Andijan, Namangan, and Fergana regions of Uzbekistan from 2012 to 2021. It was found that 83.6 % of DMC were related to subjective causes (e.g., insufficient qualification of specialists). Based on international experience (multidisciplinary teams – MDT – in the USA and European countries, and WHO standards), proposals have been developed to improve the methodology: introduction of standardized assessment forms, enhancement of specialists’ qualifications, and creation of a digital evidence database. The results will contribute to improving the quality of medical care and shortening judicial proceedings.
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