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You are here > Home > Reading Lists > Law, Ethics, Malpractice, Accreditation & Compliance > Medical Malpractice: How To Prevent and Survive a Suit Medical Malpractice: How To Prevent and Survive a Suit edited by Richard J. Nasca M.D., Lee A. Whitehurst, M.D., J.D., Louise B. Andrew, M.D., J.D., F.A.C.E.P., David E. Attarian, M.D., F.A.C.S. Hardcover: 338 pages ISBN 1574001027 Data Trace Publishing February 2005 (click button below for the very best currently available price for this important resource) Time-proven techniques will help you avoid entanglement in the legal process. Be prepared in the event of a malpractice claim with an understanding of the rules and procedures of the courts, insurance and attorney-client roles. Litigation stress management techniques are included. Contributions by attorneys and physicians include these topics: What Triggers a Patient to Sue his Physician? - David C. Urquira Ways to Avoid Malpractice - David C. Urquira Creating Medical Records that Are Suit Resistant - David E. Attarian How to Document Patient Discussions, Operative and Procedure Permits and Properly Dismiss a Patient from your Practice - David E. Attarian Standard of Care - Leonard Berlin Proximate Cause - Leonard Berlin What You Should Know about HIPPA - Stephen Johnson Personality Characteristics of the Litigant Patient - Richard J. Nasca How to Structure your Office to Avoid Malpractice - Deborah N. Meyer Avoiding Complications and Managing Risk - David E. Attarian Anatomy of a Lawsuit - Robert M. Clay What a Plaintiff’s Attorney Looks for in a Malpractice Case - Lee A. Whitehurst and Roger Young Players in the Malpractice Arena - Richard J. Nasca Evaluating Your Assigned Attorney - David E. Attarian Personal Legal Representation during Medical Malpractice Defense - Erle E. Peacock, Jr. The Deposition - A Place of Great Danger and Great Opportunity - Lee Whitehurst Participating in Your Own Defense - Louise B. Andrew When the Expert Is Not an Expert - Louise B. Andrew Alternative Dispute Resolution - Albert Sanders Attending the Trial - Richard J. Nasca Settlement of Medical Malpractice Cases - Roger Young Matters before the Medical Board - Robert M. Clay & H. Diane Meelheim The Criminalization of Medical Errors - Thomas R. McLean Reaction to a Claim: How a Malpractice Suit Affects You - Richard J. Nasca Managing Medical Malpractice Stress - Louise B. Andrew & John-Henry Pfifferling Trends in Malpractice Litigation - Leonard Berlin Counter Claims as a Strategy to Combat Frivolous Medical Malpractice Suits - Jeffrey Segal Lessons Learned the Hard Way - Donald P. Wolfram Asset Protection Techniques - Michael J. Searcy Medical Professional Liability Insurance - Theodore L. Passineau This book has been recommended by several physician professional organizations, including the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons. (information provided by the publisher) 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 to / Home Page / Toolbox for Health Administrators / Bookstore