The Doctor-Patient Relationship and Malpractice

questions, "Why are you suing?" and "Who suggested maloccurrence?" are described. Results: Problematic relationship issues were identified in 71% of the depositions with an interrater reliability of 93.3%. Four themes emerged from the descriptive review of the 3787 pages of transcript: deserting the patient (32%), devaluing patient and/or family views (29%), delivering information poorly (26%), and failing to understand the patient and/or family perspective (13%). Thirty-one plaintiffs were asked if health professionals suggested maloccurrence. Fifty-four percent (n=17) responded affirmatively. The postoutcome-consulting specialist was named in 71% (n=12) of the depositions in which maloccurrence was allegedly suggested.