In medical practice, those who treat patients are at risk of litigation resulting from perceived or real failures in care. We want to do the best for our patients, however, mistakes and complications can happen, and patients may be unhappy despite our best efforts. Fear of complications, legal claims or loss of professional registration create anxiety and impact confidence to practice.
Aesthetic medicine is a somewhat unique speciality in that the procedures that we carry out are often not directed at an underlying pathology but rather performed at a patient’s request to enhance their physical and mental well-being. This creates higher expectations of the practitioner, patient journey and results.