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Most doctors win: what to do if sued for medical malpractice.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19491847     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
All gastroenterologists are at risk of being accused of medical malpractice; few have received much training about what to do should a lawsuit occur. This article details what one can expect in a typical medical malpractice negligence claim and reviews basic relevant legal terminology. The timeline of a lawsuit is described, particularly noting the physician's role in discovery and trial. Cautions and suggestions for successful navigation of this unfamiliar and uncomfortable world are dispensed.
Authors:
Andrew D Feld; Richard E Moses
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The American journal of gastroenterology     Volume:  104     ISSN:  1572-0241     ISO Abbreviation:  Am. J. Gastroenterol.     Publication Date:  2009 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-06-03     Completed Date:  2009-06-23     Revised Date:  2010-01-07    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0421030     Medline TA:  Am J Gastroenterol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1346-51     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Gastroenterology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA. aefeld@u.washington.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Gastroenterology / legislation & jurisprudence*
Humans
Malpractice / legislation & jurisprudence*
Physicians / legislation & jurisprudence*
Risk Management / methods*
United States
Comments/Corrections
Comment In:
Am J Gastroenterol. 2010 Jan;105(1):228   [PMID:  20054321 ]

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