Most Doctors Win: What to Do If Sued for Medical Malpractice

被引:9
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作者
Feld, Andrew D. [1 ,2 ]
Moses, Richard E. [3 ,4 ]
机构
[1] Univ Washington, Dept Gastroenterol, Seattle, WA 98195 USA
[2] Rockwood Clin, Spokane, WA 99204 USA
[3] Temple Univ, Sch Med, Philadelphia, PA 19122 USA
[4] Temple Univ, James E Beasley Sch Law, Philadelphia, PA 19122 USA
来源
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY | 2009年 / 104卷 / 06期
关键词
ADVERSE EVENTS; LEGAL RISKS; CLAIMS; NEGLIGENCE;
D O I
10.1038/ajg.2009.215
中图分类号
R57 [消化系及腹部疾病];
学科分类号
摘要
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.
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页码:1346 / 1351
页数:6
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