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Reducing the risk of legal action in healthcare: essential medico-legal recommendations
Reducing the risk of legal action in healthcare rests on three pillars: traceability, patient information, and respect for medical confidentiality. The medical record constitutes the primary evidence in the event of litigation: every action, decision, or monitoring procedure must be dated, signed, and factual. The patient must be provided with clear and understandable information, including risks and alternatives, and documented to demonstrate informed consent. Finally, strict data confidentiality, in accordance with the requirements of the French National Authority for Health (HAS) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), significantly limits the medico-legal risk for healthcare professionals and institutions.
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