The medical malpractice survival handbook /

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...

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Corporate Authors: ScienceDirect (Online service), American College of Legal Medicine
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Philadelphia, PA : Mosby/Elsevier, ©2007.
Series:ClinicalKey.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 531 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780323070881
0323070884