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The medical malpractice survival handbook /

0323070884

9780323070881

0323044387

9780323044387

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The medical malpractice survival handbook /

[Book]

American College of Legal Medicine.

Philadelphia, PA :

Mosby/Elsevier,

©2007.

1 online resource (xv, 531 pages) :

illustrations

Includes bibliographical references and index.

SECTION ONE: PHYSICIANS AND MALPRACTICE -- Chapter 1: American Medical Malpractice -- Chapter 2: Medical Malpractice Stress Syndrome -- Chapter 3: Malpractice Prevention -- Chapter 4: Medical Brief (or Medical Memorandum) -- Chapter 5: Spoliation: Altered Medical Records -- Chapter 6: Medical Error Disclosure and Apology -- Chapter 7: Professional Liability Insurance -- Chapter 8: Defense Attorney -- Chapter 9: Liability in Clinic Trials Research -- Chapter 10: Criminalization of Malpractice -- SECTION 2: ETIOLOGY OF MALPRACTICE -- Chapter 11: Etiology of Malpractice -- Chapter 12: Breach of Physician-Patient Relationship -- Chapter 13: Improper Disclosure of Confidential Information -- Chapter 14: Lack of Informed Consent and Refusal -- Chapter 15: Negligence -- Chapter 16: Miscellaneous Torts -- Chapter 17: Liability for Acts of Other Providers -- Chapter 18: The Physician and the Nurse -- Chapter 19: Medical Product Liability -- SECTION 3: MALPRACTICE LAWSUIT RESOLUTION -- Chapter 20: The American Court System -- Chapter 21: Physician Conduct at Deposition and Trial -- Chapter 22: Alternative Dispute Resolution of Claims -- Chapter 23: Medical Expert Testimony -- Chapter 24: Medical Malpractice Defenses -- Chapter 25: Damages in Medical Malpractice -- Chapter 26: Countersuits by Physicians -- Chapter 27: Tort Reform System: Medical Negligence in New Zealand -- SECTION 4: LIABILITY OF SPECIALTIES -- Chapter 28: Family Practice and Internal Medicine -- Chapter 29: Clinical and Forensic Pathology -- Chapter 30: Genetics -- Chapter 31: Obstetrics and Gynecology -- Chapter 32: Neonatology & Pediatrics -- Chapter 33: Cardiology -- Chapter 34: Emergency Medicine -- Chapter 35: Anesthesiology Liability -- Chapter 36: Surgery -- Chapter 37: Urology -- Chapter 38: Neurology and Neurosurgery -- Chapter 39: Ophthalmology -- Chapter 40: Otorhinolaryngology -- Chapter 41: Psychiatric Malpractice -- Chapter 42: Radiology -- Chapter 43: Dentistry.

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Reduce your risk of costly litigation! Written in easy-to-understand language by a team of medical doctors who are also attorneys at law, this handbook addresses the issues surrounding the growing incidence of medical malpractice. It examines the scenarios that can result in a malpractice suit, the best actions to take during the course of litigation, and the most effective ways to minimize your legal liabilities. Access the expert guidance of top professionals across medical and legal fields in an easy-to-read format. Review the legal aspects of nearly every medical topic that impacts health care professionals. Quickly see how to minimize your legal liabilities with the aid of "Golden Rule" boxes. Understand the different types of malpractice suits and the physician's position and defense in each. See how concepts apply to specific scenarios through abundant case studies. Explore specific legal considerations for each medical specialty.

Elsevier Science & Technology

179082:175444

Medical malpractice survival handbook.

9780323044387

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Malpractice-- legislation & jurisprudence-- United States.

Malpractice-- legislation & jurisprudence.

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Medical personnel-- Malpractice.

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