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Most doctors win: what to do if sued for medical malpractice.
Full Abstract
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.
Author information
Author/s: Feld, Andrew D (AD); Moses, Richard E (RE);
Affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA. aefeld(-atsign-)u.washington.edu
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Journal Article; Review
Journal: The American journal of gastroenterology (Am J Gastroenterol), published in United States. (Language: eng)
Reference: 2009-Jun; vol 104 (issue 6) : pp 1346-51
Dates: Created 2009/06/03; Completed 2009/06/23;
PMID: 19491847, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 6/23/2009, IMS Date: 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00)
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