Avoiding Medical Malpractice: A Physician's Guide to the Law

Softcover
ISBN 038773063X
978-0387730639
Springer
April 2008
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Protect yourself from malpractice claims and other forms of litigation.

Medical Malpractice is written from the unique perspective of an MD/JD and covers all the right topics from an insider’s point-of-view. Readers will learn:

basic law and the various ways laws are interpreted;
how to be an effective witness in your own defense;
how to manage malpractice risk;
how juries make decisions;
how plaintiff and defense lawyers litigate in malpractice cases;
the importance of good communication and documentation in daily practice;
and much more.

In addition, the book focuses on the law-medicine-politics triangle and its effect on physicians, the impact of - and issues related to - diversity in medical malpractice, and other essential topics.

Physicians who better understand malpractice laws are better clinical decision makers who feel more confident in their ability to provide the best care possible. The book includes these chapters:

Basic Law 101: The Journey Begins
Shades of Gray
The Triangle: Law-Medicine-Politics
Definition of Malpractice: Negligence
Eliminating Disruptive Physician Behavior
Pain Management: The New Legal Trojan Horse
Medical Informatics
How to Say "I'm Sorry" Without Admitting Guilt
You Have Been Served - Now What?
Basic Steps in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
The Pocket Guide
The Litigation Stress Syndrome
Perspective: When the Physician Becomes a Patient

Medical Malpractice is a much-needed resource to help physicians navigate legal issues and be the best doctors they can be.

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