ABSTRACT

The spectre of destructive malpractice lawsuits haunts every practicing doctor who simply wants protection and peace of mind, but most physicians find the world of malpractice confusing and wrapped in legal riddles. This book’s purpose is to explain medical malpractice concepts in everyday terms, combined with solid practical advice to help you:

  • Protect and safeguard your medical career and practice
  • Identify what is and isn't considered malpractice
  • Readily comply with all legal duties required of doctors
  • Prevent malpractice allegations and minimize liability
  • Take control to protect assets, and minimize personal and professional losses
  • Work with your attorneys to establish the best possible defense
  • Walk through each clinical aspect of the patient encounter from the perspective of a malpractice attorney

part Section I|93 pages

Malpractice—Knowledge Is Power

chapter Chapter 1|9 pages

Physicians and the Law

– An Overview –

chapter Chapter 2|13 pages

The Doctor-Patient Contract

– It's Legally Valid and Binding –

chapter Chapter 3|8 pages

Negligence Principles

– The Underpinnings of Malpractice –

chapter Chapter 4|16 pages

Malpractice – What It Is, and Is Not –

chapter Chapter 6|11 pages

Informed Consent

– Medicine's Golden Rule –

part Section II|176 pages

Maximum Malpractice Protection

chapter Chapter 7|20 pages

Practice Structure

– The Starting Point for Asset Preservation –

chapter Chapter 8|10 pages

The Medical Record

– Three Walls of Defense –

chapter Chapter 9|20 pages

Consents and Releases

– An Added Layer of Security –

chapter Chapter 10|10 pages

Malpractice Insurance

– Special Forces for the Doctor's Defense –

chapter Chapter 11|32 pages

Plaintiff Attorney's Deposition Outline for Defendant Doctor

– Questions to Consider –

chapter Chapter 12|24 pages

Cross-Examination of Physician Defendant

chapter Chapter 13|13 pages

The Physician's Defenses

– Legal Armor and Operations Plan for Trial –

chapter Chapter 14|18 pages

Make Your Testimony Shine in Deposition and in Court

chapter Chapter 15|9 pages

Core Malpractice Concepts

– Controversial Issues to Consider –

chapter Chapter 16|18 pages

Achieve Maximum Malpractice Protection

– Start This Forty-Two Point Plan Now! –