JUDICIALIZATION OF MEDICINE IN THE SCOPE OF ULTRASONOGRAPHY

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: In the last 10 years there has been a considerable increase in the number of lawsuits for damages, some jurists use the term “damage industry” to characterize this situation. Unfortunately, this paradigm shift in the Judiciary is also present in the doctor-patient relationship. The number of claims for damages is skyrocketing against doctors. For this reason, we sought through this work to carry out a discussion about the Judicialization of medicine in the scope of ultrasonography. OBJECTIVE: to analyze the current situation of increasing lawsuits, involving physicians, especially in the ultrasound specialty. METHODS: Bibliographic review. RESULTS: Bringing the discussion of judicialization into the scope of ultrasound, the professional who performs the exam is subject to making an error, either by the use of very old equipment or by the rush to perform the exam, or even for not having scientific knowledge to perform the exam. . This method of examination has led many doctors to lawsuits due to some erroneous results, which end up causing medical errors. Most of the time, this occurs because the device is not in good conditions of use, or even because of the incompetence of those who use it. Discussion of communication between doctor and patient is very important. With regard to the ultrasound examination, the physician has the obligation to perform the imaging examination properly and must be trained to perform the examination, in addition, the professional must issue the examination with his diagnostic impression. Knowing the various causes of medical judicialization, maximum care must be taken so that errors do not occur, not only because of legal proceedings, but mainly to avoid causing harm to the patient. CONCLUSION: After reviewing the judicialization of medicine within the scope of ultrasound, considering the studies carried out by several authors on the subject. It is considered that in order to have a reduction in lawsuits marked by the relationship between doctor and patient, it is necessary to invest more in communication and the health professional must keep in mind the responsibility that the doctor has towards human life that goes beyond the medical diagnosis.