Abstract
Unexpected results caused by medical service are defined as malpractice, and the doctor must bear the responsibilities following the medical treatment. Malpractice disputes are disputes between patients, who are seen as the only victim in this way, and medical personnel who do not admit to the charges. Unfortunately, in reality, an official approach to mutual understanding and communication in the instance of such disputes does not exit. Based on this background, this study was attempted to prevent similar forms of medical disputes from occurrence and provide fundamental data to prepare by analyzing the medical disputes precedent. Results of the study are as follows: First, For type of medical institution, hospitals accounted for the most part as 62.9%. Second, Among total medical disputes, the cases surgery accounted for 27.8%, violation of duty care accounted for 20.6% and that of medical treatments 11.3%. Third, For a mean agreed amount by medical department, it was the highest in obstetrics & gynecology as 38,384,000 won. In conclusion, the most desirable method of dispute resolution is to prevent a cause of dispute to the root.
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