Maximum Malpractice Protection A Physician’s Complete Guide
Auteur : Theisler Charles
The spectre of destructive malpractice lawsuits haunts every practicing doctor who simply wants protection and peace of mind, but most physicians find the world of malpractice confusing and wrapped in legal riddles. This book?s purpose is to explain medical malpractice concepts in everyday terms, combined with solid practical advice to help you:
- Protect and safeguard your medical career and practice
- Identify what is and isn't considered malpractice
- Readily comply with all legal duties required of doctors
- Prevent malpractice allegations and minimize liability
- Take control to protect assets, and minimize personal and professional losses
- Work with your attorneys to establish the best possible defense
- Walk through each clinical aspect of the patient encounter from the perspective of a malpractice attorney
SECTION 1: Malpractice—Knowledge Is Power 1. Physicians and the Law 2. The Doctor-Patient Contract 3. Negligence Principles 4. Malpractice 5. How to Commit Malpractice Without Trying 6. Informed Consent SECTION 2: Maximum Malpractice Protection 7. Practice Structure 8. The Medical Record 9. Consents and Releases 10. Malpractice Insurance 11. Plaintiff Attorney’s Deposition Outline for Defendant Doctor 12. Cross-Examination of Physician Defendant 13. The Physician’s Defenses 14. Make Your Testimony Shine in Deposition and in Court 15. Core Malpractice Concepts 16. Achieve Maximum Malpractice Protection
Charles Theisler, MD, JD, possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of both medical and legal fields. After receiving undergraduate degrees in biology and psychology he went on to the University of Akron School of Law where he was drawn to the specialized field of medical malpractice; and in an effort to expand his working clinical knowledge, he attended medical school and graduated as a trained physician and surgeon. In addition to two U.S. patents for medical devices, he has an impressive medical and legal publications list. He married his favorite former patient, raised a family, and continues to practice medical malpractice law. When he isn't glued to a medical or legal book, he spends time working outdoors or writing. Dr. Theisler's professional expertise and dedication to helping fellow physicians make him an invaluable resource in the area of medical malpractice.
Date de parution : 12-2022
15.2x22.9 cm
Date de parution : 12-2022
15.2x22.9 cm
Thèmes de Maximum Malpractice Protection :
Mots-clés :
medicolegal; medical defence; medical defense; medical lawsuit; medical negligence; National Practitioner Data Bank; Negli Gence; Doc Tor; Cauda Equina Syndrome; Common Carrier; EHR; Medical Malpractice Lawsuit; Malpractice Insurance; Malpractice Lawsuit; Protected Health Information; Informed Consent; Malpractice Claim; Doctor Patient Relationship; Medical Malpractice; Health Care Provider; Violated; Soap Note; Health Care; Cable Tv Service; Tail Coverage; Designated Record Set; Health Care Operations; Health Care Quality Improvement Act; Make Referral Decisions