Reviewing medical malpractice cases for a plaintiff's attorney: heresy or responsibility.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jvs.2009.11.081.
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Abstract
Many physicians refuse to provide an expert review of a medical malpractice case for a plaintiff's attorney. They consider it to be "sleeping with the enemy". However, one method of avoiding frivolous suits is for reputable vascular surgeons to provide an honest and thorough review of the care provided to a patient by another vascular surgeon. This article discusses the importance and some guidelines for providing these reviews.
Medical subject headings
- Attitude of Health Personnel
- Conflict of Interest
- Expert Testimony
- Malpractice
- Patient Rights
- Physician's Role
- Vascular Surgical Procedures