Medical malpractice’s impacts and simulation training’s ability to diminish its effects: a systematic review

Abstract

AbstractMedical malpractice is described as an error made by medical providers towards their patients. For many years, this form of negligence has permeated healthcare and continues to leave a negative impact. Medical malpractice’s impact influences medical providers, families, and patients. This review article aims to explore the presence of medical malpractice in the healthcare setting and how it leaves an imprint on all parties involved through findings included in the relevant literature. It has been proved that medical errors cause medical providers to view their patients as future plaintiffs and practice defensive medicine. This practice leads to unnecessary and often harmful implications on patient care. Additionally, it has been proven that the impacts of medical malpractice especially harm patients who are deterred physically, mentally, socially, and financially. Despite the extensive harm caused by medical malpractice, it is a dilemma that could be reduced through mandated simulation training for health professionals. Simulation training has proven successful in limiting medical malpractice and if applied on a larger scale could lead to even better results.