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Analysis of SIMON and FATIMA acronyms in assessing litigation risk in plastic surgery, highlighting their roles in communication and informed consent.
This article analyzes the use of acronyms as tools to identify patients at high risk of litigation in Plastic Surgery, reviewing the limitations of the classic SIMON model and proposing the FATIMA acronym as a more practical and representative alternative, better suited to the current reality of the specialty. It is emphasized that these acronyms should not be used as exclusion criteria, but rather as tools to identify potential risk situations and prevent legal issues, with a focus on doctor–patient communication and adequate informed consent.
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