The Medical Malpractice Survival Handbook

Description

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.

Key Features

• 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.

Table of Contents

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Author Information

By American College of Legal Medicine