Hiding in the Hedges: Tips to Minimize Your Malpractice Risks as a Radiologist.

Mezrich, Jonathan L · AJR Am J Roentgenol · 2019

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Abstract

<b>OBJECTIVE.</b> Although few radiologists dwell on the notion of malpractice risk during their daily practice, the risk of malpractice within the specialty is real. <b>CONCLUSION.</b> This article provides an overview of the elements of a malpractice claim, discusses key ingredients for avoiding malpractice liability, touches on several topics interconnected with mitigating malpractice risks (hedging, apologies, and pace), and provides a series of tips a radiologist might consider in practice to decrease liability risk.

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