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…
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…
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;…
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…
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…
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…
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….
CHAPTER 1 American Medical Malpractice Fillmore Buckner, M.D., J.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.C.L.M. COMMON LAW To comprehend American medical malpractice law, it is necessary to understand something of the history of the…
CHAPTER 4 Medical Brief (or Medical Memorandum) 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. The medical brief can be an…
CHAPTER 6 Medical Error Disclosure and Apology S. Sandy Sanbar, M.D., Ph.D., J.D., F.C.L.M. GOLDEN RULES 1. The medical concepts of mistake, error, and bad result require medical judgments, whereas…
