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Pages 53-59 (January 2010)
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Vol. 21. Issue 1.
Pages 53-59 (January 2010)
Análisis de las sentencias judiciales contra neurocirujanos resueltas en segunda instancia en España entre 1995 y 2007
Analysis of Judicial Sentences Against Neurosurgeons Resolved in Second Court of Justice in Spain in the Period from 1995 to 2007
A. Santiago-Sáez
,**,
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asantiago.hcsc@salud.madrid.org

Correspondencia: Servicio de Medicina Legal. Hospital Clínico San Carlos de Madrid C/ Prof. Martín Lagos s/n 28040 Madrid.
, B. Perea-Pérez**, E. Labajo-González**, M.E. Albarrán-Juan**, J.A. Barcia***,
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jabarcia.hcsc@salud.madrid.org

Correspondencia: Servicio de Medicina Legal. Hospital Clínico San Carlos de Madrid C/ Prof. Martín Lagos s/n 28040 Madrid.
* Servicios de Medicina Legal, Facultad de Medicina. Universidad Complutense. Madrid
** Departamento de Toxicología y Legislación Sanitaria. Facultad de Medicina. Universidad Complutense. Madrid
*** Neurocirugía. Hospital Clínico San Carlos Facultad de Medicina. Universidad Complutense. Madrid
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Objetivos

Con el fin de identificar los factores relacionados con las condenas judiciales contra neurocirujanos, el presente estudio analiza todas las sentencias emitidas en segunda instancia en España contra neurocirujanos en el periodo de 1995 al 2007.

Material y método

De un total de 1899 sentencias de segunda instancia o última durante el periodo de 1995 a 2007 emitidas en España se han escogido 61 que cumplen los criterios de inclusión para nuestro estudio. Se han cumplimentado 25 variables en la ficha de recogida de datos. Se ha realizado con ellas un completo estudio descriptivo y comparativo, además de un análisis de la tipología de las demandas, las circunstancias y los profesionales implicados.

Resultados

En un tercio de los casos se apreció completa mal praxis. En relación a las condenas, se absolvió aproximadamente en la mitad de los casos, siendo las resueltas con condena 1/5 de ellas de carácter penal y 4/5 indemnizatorias. Las cuantías indemnizatorias predominan en el rango de 60.000 a 600.000 euros. En un 17% de las demandas se apreció deficiencia en la información o el consentimiento. El 62,5% de las intervenciones de nuestra muestra se produjeron en la región anatómica de la columna vertebral siguiéndole en frecuencia la región craneal con un 28,6%. De las consecuencias del procedimiento quirúrgico las secuelas permanentes mayores constituyen el 40% de los casos y el fallecimiento el 22%.

Conclusiones

Es rentable dedicar tiempo a la relación con el paciente, incluyendo el consentimiento informado verbal, que debe ser refrendado por la firma del documento que lo recoge. También es importante dejar constancia escrita de la praxis, tanto en lo referente a los procesos quirúrgicos como al diagnóstico y seguimiento del paciente. No se debe bajar la guardia ante procedimientos de menor riesgo vital, como la patología degenerativa, ya que son los más demandados. La demanda más importante tiene que ver con la satisfacción económica, especialmente en la práctica privada.

Palabras clave:
Sentencias judiciales
Condenas
Indemnizaciones
Mal praxis
Neurocirugía
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Objectives

With the aim of identifying the factors related to sentences against neurosurgeons, we have analyzed all the sentences issued in the second court of justice in Spain against neurosurgeons in the period from 1995 to 2007.

Material and methods

Of a total of 1899 sentences of the second or last appeal, during the period from 1995 to 2007 issued in Spain, 61 were chosen which fulfill the criteria to be included in our study. 25 variables were included on the record of compiled data. A complete descriptive and comparative study was elaborated, as well as an analysis of the type of suits, circumstances, and professionals involved.

Results

In a third of the cases, complete malpraxis was identified. In regards to the sentences, they were absolved in approximately half the cases, resolved with one fifth of the cases being penal, and four fifths with compensation. Indemnity quantities range from 60,000 to 600,000€. Deficiency of information or consent was noted in 17% of lawsuits. 62.5% of operations in our sample were on the anatomic region of the vertebral column followed in frequency by the cranial region with 28.6%. Consequences of surgical procedure included major permanent sequelae in 40% of the cases and death in 22%.

Conclusions

It is wise to invest time to deal with patients, including the verbal informed consent, which must be confirmed by the written informed consent form. It is also important to leave a written proof of medical praxis, both related to surgical records and to diagnosis and follow-up of the patient.

Procedures with a lower life-threatening risk should not be underestimated, since they comprise the greatest demanded group.

The greatest amount of demands is related to economic reimbursement, especially in private practice.

Key words:
Judicial sentences
Penalties
Indemnities
Malpraxis
Neurosurgery

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