| The basics of medical malpractice: a primer on navigating the system. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18988780 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Medical malpractice with its associated costs, including insurance premiums, impact on practice, consequences for career and insurability, and emotional toll, is a reality of practicing medicine in the United States. Understanding the types of claims that may be asserted, the issues to consider when securing insurance coverage, how to manage the cost of insurance, the nuances of the claims process, and the implications of the claims process are critical to the successful management of this aspect of medical practice. This article provides a guide for practicing physicians on the legal, financial, and practical considerations involved. |
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Authors:
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Mary Ellen Nepps |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Chest Volume: 134 ISSN: 0012-3692 ISO Abbreviation: Chest Publication Date: 2008 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-11-07 Completed Date: 2008-12-02 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0231335 Medline TA: Chest Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1051-5 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Office of the General Counsel, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. maryellen.nepps@ogc.upenn.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Humans Liability, Legal / economics* Malpractice / economics*, legislation & jurisprudence* United States |
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Chest. 2008 Nov;134(5):901-2
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18988774
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