Miscellaneous Torts
CHAPTER 16 Miscellaneous Torts Melvin L. Butler, M.D., J.D., F.C.L.M. GOLDEN RULES 1. Before running the mouth, make sure the mind is engaged. 2. Many malpractice suits stem from failure…
Negligence
CHAPTER 15 Negligence Curtis E. Harris, M.S., M.D., J.D., F.C.L.M. GOLDEN RULES 1. Ordinary negligence is common in all human behavior. 2. The best protection against ordinary negligence is error…
Lack of Informed Consent and Refusal
CHAPTER 14 Lack of Informed Consent and Refusal Hugh F. Hill, M.D., J.D., F.A.C.E.P., F.C.L.M. GOLDEN RULES 1. Patient autonomy outweighs your professional opinion and your good intentions. 2. The…
Improper Disclosure of Confidential Information
CHAPTER 13 Improper Disclosure of Confidential Information David R. Donnersberger, Jr. , M.D., J.D., M.A., F.C.L.M. GOLDEN RULES 1. Physicians who transmit health information in electronic form for billing or…
Etiology of Malpractice
CHAPTER 11 Etiology of Malpractice S. Sandy Sanbar, M.D., Ph.D., J.D., F.C.L.M. GOLDEN RULES 1. The cause of medical malpractice is most commonly the result of negligence. 2. The plaintiff…
Criminalization of Malpractice
CHAPTER 10 Criminalization of Malpractice Judith A. Gic, R.N. (ret.), C.R.N.A. (ret.), J.D., F.C.L.M. GOLDEN RULES 1. Prosecutions are publicity nightmares where even winning can be a form of losing;…
Liability in Clinical Trials Research
CHAPTER 9 Liability in Clinical Trials Research Kenneth A. DeVille, Ph.D., J.D. , Denise Brigham, B.S.N., R.N., C.I.P., C.C.R.P. GOLDEN RULES 1. Accept only studies for which you and your…
The Role of Personal Counsel in Malpractice Litigation
CHAPTER 8 The Role of Personal Counsel in Malpractice Litigation Augustine S. Weekley, Jr. , M.D., J.D., F.C.L.M. GOLDEN RULES 1. Malpractice lawsuits happen. 2. Malpractice insurance does not automatically…
Medical Malpractice Stress Syndrome
CHAPTER 2 Medical Malpractice Stress Syndrome S. Sandy Sanbar, M.D., Ph.D., J.D., F.C.L.M. , Marvin H. Firestone, M.D., J.D., F.C.L.M. GOLDEN RULES 1. Medical malpractice lawsuits are extremely stressful. 2….
Professional Liability Insurance
CHAPTER 7 Professional Liability Insurance Michael S. Lehv, M.D., J.D., F.C.L.M. GOLDEN RULES 1. Read thy policy. 2. Policy language shall be your guide. 3. Ambiguities shall be settled in…
