Abstract
Biliary tract examination and medical malpractice litigation are discussed.
Firstly, medical malpractice litigation has been on a slight downward trend for several years, following a sharp increase in cases. Average trial duration has also somewhat decreased. The decline in admissibility rates in the closing stages of the trial is remarkable, but settlements are still proportionately high.
In addition, actual examples are introduced. Cases where a medical malpractice litigation committee has been in operation and given expert opinion have progressed well. It is also presented that mutual understanding between the medical and legal professions is being positively addressed.
Next, an actual case is presented. It is important that opinions relating to medical practice are verified by scientific associations and other experts and that medical litigation proceeds scientifically through the contribution of scientific societies.
Finally, it is proposed to medical associations that judicial precedents should be considered during conferences and that collection of accurate data relating to complications is vital.
