Medicolegal Issues
Medical Verdicts
Because of migraines, severe preeclampsia diagnosis is delayed ...
Medical Verdicts
Was gastroschisis of late onset—or visible on sonograms?... and more
Medicolegal Issues
“No-fault” insurance that covers a pregnancy and birth
The author envisions one-child-at-a-time policies that will blunt the OB malpractice crisis. Could it work?
Medicolegal Issues
Why off-label isn’t off base
You don’t bring greater liability upon yourself in a malpractice suit just because the case includes your off-label Rx
Medicolegal Issues
Strategies for breaking bad news to patients
Communication is healing to all involved when you bring your personal strengths to this difficult task. The author offers a set of skills.
Medicolegal Issues
Stuff of nightmares: Criminal prosecution for malpractice
Knowing how the law distinguishes criminal acts committed in practice from civil malpractice should ease your fears about the rare (but terrifying...
Medicolegal Issues
Deposition Dos and Don’ts: How to answer 8 tricky questions
You must tell the truth, but you can answer skillfully to avoid falling into traps set by plaintiff’s attorneys
Medicolegal Issues
Playing high-stakes poker: Do you fight—or settle—that malpractice lawsuit?
The decision usually isn’t clear-cut. Here’s what you need to know to make matters come out favorably.
Medicolegal Issues
10 keys to defending (or, better, keeping clear of) a shoulder dystocia suit
The main requirement is your time and attention. The payoff is a verdict in your favor.
Medicolegal Issues
Got malpractice distress? You can help yourself survive
Prepare for the stress of being sued by knowing what to expect and how to respond
Medicolegal Issues
How prenatal genetic testing protects patients—and you
Misinterpreted or incomplete genetic testing does not serve the patient—and is likely to spark a lawsuit