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Written by an M.D./J.D., book offers a unique perspective on medical-legal issues surrounding daily clinical practice
Physicians, students, and residents will learn ways to avoid medical malpractice suits and how to survive those that can’t be avoided
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (14 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
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; and the importance of good communication and documentation in daily practice. 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. Medical Malpractice is a much-needed resource to help physicians navigate legal issues and be the best doctors they can be.
Authors and Affiliations
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Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA
William T. Choctaw
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Avoiding Medical Malpractice
Book Subtitle: A Physician's Guide to the Law
Authors: William T. Choctaw
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-73064-6
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag New York 2008
Softcover ISBN: 978-0-387-73063-9Published: 11 April 2008
eBook ISBN: 978-0-387-73064-6Published: 26 March 2008
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 106
Topics: Medicine/Public Health, general