| How a successful litigator decides whether or not to sue you. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17974085 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This article aims to help physicians and other healthcare providers understand what prompts plaintiff lawyers to take on medical malpractice cases and to name the healthcare provider as a defendant in the suit. The article provides strategies for reducing the possibility of being named in a suit as well as for creating appropriate, favorable evidence that can be used for the healthcare provider if he or she is named in a suit. By understanding the "pluses" that cause a lawyer to sue, the risk of being sued can be decreased. |
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Authors:
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James W Saxton; Maggie M Finkelstein |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of medical practice management : MPM Volume: 23 ISSN: 8755-0229 ISO Abbreviation: J Med Pract Manage Publication Date: 2007 Sep-Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-11-02 Completed Date: 2007-11-28 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8605494 Medline TA: J Med Pract Manage Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 90-3 Citation Subset: T |
Affiliation:
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Stevens & Lee Health Law Department, Stevens & Lee, 25 North Queen Street, Suite 602, Lancaster, PA 17608-1594, USA. jws@stevenslee.com |
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Decision Making Defensive Medicine / legislation & jurisprudence* Humans Lawyers Liability, Legal* / economics Practice Management, Medical / legislation & jurisprudence* Risk Management / legislation & jurisprudence* United States |
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