Litigation in pediatric otorhinolaryngology: Lessons in improving patient care.

Objective(s): Medico-legal claims involving children place a substantial financial burden on health services and have a profound emotional and psychological impact on clinicians. Our objective was to analyze both the common causes and cost of litigation in pediatric otorhinolaryngology.

Methods: A retrospective review of all clinical negligence claims within pediatric otolaryngology (0-17 years inclusive) in NHS (National Health Service) England held by the clinical negligence service 'NHS Resolution between' 4/2013 and 4/2020.