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You are here > Home > Reading Lists > Law & Compliance > Law for Physicians Law for Physicians: An Overview of Medical Legal Issues Donald H. Caldwell, D. Christopher Osborn, Carl Horn Hardcover: 250 pages ISBN 1579470076 American Medical Association January 2000 (click the button below for the very best currently available price for this important resource) Protect yourself from malpractice claims and other forms of litigation. Law for Physicians focuses on the legal issues that affect physicians, with the aim of arming them with the practical knowledge they need to protect themselves from malpractice claims and other forms of litigation. In a straightforward fashion, the authors allay unwarranted concerns while casting light on potential legal pitfalls. Highlights of this text include: Health care fraud and abuse Coverage of medical malpractice Information on heading off potential claims Advise on choosing liability insurance An explanation of the litigation process A chapter on employment discrimination law A discussion of physician unions Recommended by the AMA, this timeless book focuses on the legal issues affecting physicians in their professional lives. It discusses malpractice claims, fraud and abuse issues, employment discrimination, and more.  This is a Brandon-Hill Medical List recommended book. The author is Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Western District of North Carolina and former First Assistant U.S. Attorney. You may also be interested in / The Directory of Healthcare Recruiters / Jump to a List / Health Administration & Leadership / Physician Executive, Medical Staff & Practice Management / Finance, Accounting, Economics, Billing & Reimbursement / Coding for Hospital, Physician & Clinical Services / Law, Malpractice, Ethics, Accreditation & Compliance / Quality Improvement, Outcomes & Customer Service / Risk Management, Security, Error Reduction & Patient Safety / Information Systems, Technology & Medical Records / Clinical Management & Executive Nursing / Behavioral Health, Social Work & Psychiatry Management / Human Resources, Management & Supervision / Directories, Data, Trends & Benchmarks / Software & CD-ROMs / Gift Ideas & Recommended Gifts / Journals, Magazines & Newsletters / Search for Books / Books Index / Go Back to Pages / Home Page / Toolbox for Health Administrators / Bookstore