Most doctors win: what to do if sued for medical malpractice.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/ajg.2009.215.
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Gastroenterology
- Malpractice
- Physicians
- Risk Management