Medical Malpractice Understanding The Law Managing The Risk

Author : Tan Siang-yong
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2006-01-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789813106659

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Medical Malpractice: Understanding The Law, Managing The Risk by Tan Siang-yong Pdf

This textbook is about the law of medical malpractice and how to prevent a malpractice lawsuit. It grew out of an earlier book covering medical negligence in Singapore. The book's primary goal is to provide a clear and simple explanation of the American law of medical malpractice, informed consent and risk management. Written with the clinician in mind, it is legally uncomplicated without being overly simplistic. The book is as much about medicine as it is about law; above all, it is about patients. It is written with the fervent belief that with better education, there will emerge a better appreciation of the expectations of the patient — often unmet — and the standards of the legal system — often misunderstood. Fewer lawsuits and improved patient care will hopefully follow.The book is in five sections. The first covers the law of malpractice and informed consent while the second covers risk management with chapters on confidentiality, communication and risk management tips. Section III is a single chapter on reforming the system, and discusses both medical and legal proposals. The subject of tort reforms is covered in this chapter. A review section consisting of 35 multiple choice questions and answers constitutes Section IV. The book concludes with a glossary of legal terms.

Author : Siang Yong Tan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Medical laws and legislation
ISBN : 9810473850

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Medical Malpractice in Singapore by Siang Yong Tan Pdf

Author : William Choctaw
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2008-03-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780387730646

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Avoiding Medical Malpractice by William Choctaw Pdf

Written by an MD/JD, this book offers a unique perspective on medical-legal issues surrounding daily clinical practice. It covers all the essentials and tells the inside secrets of how to avoid cases that cost the medical community millions each year. Readers will learn basic law and the ways laws are interpreted. In addition, the book focuses on the law-medicine-politics triangle and its effect on physicians, the impact of — and issues related to — diversity in medical malpractice, and other essential topics. Physicians who better understand malpractice laws are better clinical decision makers who feel more confident in their ability as doctors.

Author : Richard E. Anderson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2007-11-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781592598458

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Medical Malpractice by Richard E. Anderson Pdf

Books such as this one are deceptively difficult to create. The general subject is neither happy, nor easy, nor most anyone’s idea of fun. M- practice litigation, however, has become a central fact of existence in the practice of medicine today. This tsunami of lawsuits has led to a high volume of irreconcilable rhetoric and ultimately threatens the stability of the entire health care system. Our goal has been to provide a source of reliable information on a subject of importance to all who provide me- cal care in the United States. The book is divided into four sections. Part I gives an overview of insurance in general and discusses the organization of professional - ability insurance companies in particular. Part II focuses on the litigation process itself with views from the defense and plaintiff bar, and the physician as both expert and defendant. Part III looks at malpractice litigation from the viewpoint of the practicing physician. Some of the chapters are broadly relevant to all doctors—the rise of e-medicine, and the importance of effective communication, for example. The other ch- ters are constructed around individual medical specialties, but discuss issues that are of potential interest to all. Part IV looks ahead. “The Case for Legal Reform” presents changes in medical-legal jurisprudence that can be of immediate benefit. The final two chapters take a broader perspective on aspects of our entire health care system and its interface with law and public policy.

Author : ACLM
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 549 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2007-03-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323070881

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The Medical Malpractice Survival Handbook E-Book by ACLM Pdf

Reduce your risk of costly litigation! Written in easy-to-understand language by a team of medical doctors who are also attorneys at law, this handbook addresses the issues surrounding the growing incidence of medical malpractice. It examines the scenarios that can result in a malpractice suit, the best actions to take during the course of litigation, and the most effective ways to minimize your legal liabilities. Access the expert guidance of top professionals across medical and legal fields in an easy-to-read format. Review the legal aspects of nearly every medical topic that impacts health care professionals. Quickly see how to minimize your legal liabilities with the aid of "Golden Rule" boxes. Understand the different types of malpractice suits and the physician's position and defense in each. See how concepts apply to specific scenarios through abundant case studies. Explore specific legal considerations for each medical specialty.

Author : Vivienne Harpwood
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Liability insurance
ISBN : 9780415428071

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Medicine, Malpractice and Misapprehensions by Vivienne Harpwood Pdf

There is now incontrovertible evidence that medical mistakes and mishaps occur in significant numbers every year. This book examines the uncertainty and some of the myths surrounding errors and claims in healthcare, and places the arguments surrounding the so-called compensation culture on a stronger statistical, and hence epistemological basis.

Author : James E. Szalados
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 694 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783030685706

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The Medical-Legal Aspects of Acute Care Medicine by James E. Szalados Pdf

The Medical-Legal Aspects of Acute Care Medicine: A Resource for Clinicians, Administrators, and Risk Managers is a comprehensive resource intended to provide a state-of-the-art overview of complex ethical, regulatory, and legal issues of importance to clinical healthcare professionals in the area of acute care medicine; including, for example, physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and care managers. In addition, this book also covers key legal and regulatory issues relevant to non-clinicians, such as hospital and practice administrators; department heads, educators, and risk managers. This text reviews traditional and emerging areas of ethical and legal controversies in healthcare such as resuscitation; mass-casualty event response and triage; patient autonomy and shared decision-making; medical research and teaching; ethical and legal issues in the care of the mental health patient; and, medical record documentation and confidentiality. Furthermore, this volume includes chapters dedicated to critically important topics, such as team leadership, the team model of clinical care, drug and device regulation, professional negligence, clinical education, the law of corporations, tele-medicine and e-health, medical errors and the culture of safety, regulatory compliance, the regulation of clinical laboratories, the law of insurance, and a practical overview of claims management and billing. Authored by experts in the field, The Medical-Legal Aspects of Acute Care Medicine: A Resource for Clinicians, Administrators, and Risk Managers is a valuable resource for all clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals.

Author : Cheong Peng Meng
Publisher : Hong Kong University Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-09
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789888528189

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Medical Negligence in Hong Kong and How to Avoid It by Cheong Peng Meng Pdf

Medical Negligence in Hong Kong and How to Avoid It provides essential information concerning the potential legal liabilities that medical professionals face when they treat patients. An easy-to-read reference, this book discusses landmark medical negligence case and analyzes medical malpractice specifically in the context of practicing medicine. It is divided into two parts. Part I sets the stage by giving an account of the development of negligence law in common-law jurisdictions including Hong Kong and ends with a discussion of selected medical negligence cases decided in Hong Kong courts. Part II sets out the practical issues relating to negligence law, including risk management, procedures to manage complaints and lawsuits, and alternative dispute resolution. “Written by an experienced frontline medical practitioner with a degree in law, this book provides an accessible and comprehensive overview of the procedures related to medicolegal cases in the Hong Kong SAR and includes a detailed and insightful discussion on some of the landmark Hong Kong court cases arising from accusations of medical negligence. The book is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals practicing in the SAR. I am glad to recommend it to all readers with an interest in medicine and law.” —Dr. Ko Wing Man, GBS, JP, Former Secretary for Food and Health, Hong Kong SAR “Medical negligence disputes could be resolved not only by litigation but also by other means such as mediation. There are interesting chapters in Dr. Cheong Peng Meng’s book, including one on resolving medical disputes by ADR processes. Medical practitioners and mediators will find this book helpful and invigorating.” —Ting-kwok Iu, MH, solicitor and mediator; adjunct professor, School of Law, City University of Hong Kong “The author should be praised for his efforts to collect ample local data to illustrate his viewpoints, including court cases, Medical Council cases, and alternative dispute resolutions figures. Written in a concise manner, this book offers discussions and analyses of an extensive range of the topics that can be reviewed within a short period of time.” —Dr. Danny Lee, Council Member, the Medical Council of Hong Kong

Author : Edward P. Richards,Katharine C. Rathbun
Publisher : Aspen Publishers
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Malpractice
ISBN : UOM:39015000867435

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Medical Risk Management by Edward P. Richards,Katharine C. Rathbun Pdf

Author : Walter Merkle
Publisher : Springer
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783662474075

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Risk Management in Medicine by Walter Merkle Pdf

To err is human, yet nobody wants to accept this fact. This is especially true in medicine! This book focuses on how human failures can be avoided in the medical context. Experts from different disciplines discuss the underlying causes of such failures and explain the techniques required to reduce their frequency. The principles of risk management are clearly described and lessons to be drawn from risk management in other sectors, such as aviation, are identified. Detailed consideration is given to all relevant risk management systems and tools, including Crew Resource Management (CRM), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Critical Incident Reporting System (CIRS), Team Time Out (TTO) and Observational Teamwork Assessment for Surgery (OTAS). International legal experts discuss aspects of law relevant to risk management in medicine in the United States and Europe and careful attention is also paid to economic factors, bearing in mind that risk management saves not only lives but also huge amounts of money. This book will be of value to all individuals, organizations and authorities concerned with effective implementation of risk management in hospitals, including doctors, hospital administrators, insurance companies and government departments.

Author : Tom Baker
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781459615656

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The Medical Malpractice Myth by Tom Baker Pdf

n January 2005, President Bush declared the medical malpractice liability system out of control.The president's speech was merely an echo of what doctors and politicians (mostly Republicans) have been saying for years - that medical malpractice premiums are skyrocketing due to an explosion in malpractice litigation. Along comes Baker, direct...

Author : Dieter Giesen
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 992 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1988-01-01
Category : Malpractice
ISBN : 3166453229

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International Medical Malpractice Law by Dieter Giesen Pdf

This monograph is the most comprehensive comparative law study of legal responsibility arising from medical care presently available. It is written for doctors as well as health care administrators and legal professionals. Focusing on the problems of civil liability, it presents the development, points of contact with, and differences between the modern law of medical liability stemming from both the Common Law and Civil Law traditions of England, Scotland, Eire, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the United States, South Africa, France, Belgium, West Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. It demonstrates the extent to which both problems of medical law and trends towards their solution are already familiar in these legal systems. The work describes principles and trends, not by confronting the reader with national reports' and separate chapters on different legal systems; rather, the relevant legal problems are analyzed from an integrative, comparative viewpoint. The main thrust of the presentation is the analysis of numerous court decisions -- the number of which is rising ominously in the United States -- on the civil liability of doctors and hospitals for damages arising from substandard treatment or inadequate disclosure of information to the patient. References to the legal and medical literature, indexes, and a refined system of cross-references, together with an important collection of appendices covering legal and ethical declarations make this work accessible as a handbook and reference work for the legal and social problems encountered today in the wide area of law, ethics, and medicine.

Author : Stephen W. Heath
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1998-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780788173059

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Risk Management and Medical Liability by Stephen W. Heath Pdf

Outlines the attitudes, knowledge and skills important to medical care risk management and liability. Provides recommendations that indicate ways to help reduce the incidence of malpractice claims. Addresses the patient-provider relationship, legal definitions, patients rights issues, informed consent, documenting and protecting medical records, issues of physician competence, the most frequent allegations found in IHS/tribal malpractice claims, the Fed. Tort Claims Act and claims processing, malpractice reporting agencies, and malpractice suits against individuals. Includes sample affidavits, and a list of risk mgmt. do's and don'ts.

Author : Patricia Munch Danzon
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Insurance, Malpractice
ISBN : 0674561155

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Medical Malpractice by Patricia Munch Danzon Pdf

How often are patients seriously injured through faulty medical care? And what proportion of these people receive compensation for their injuries and suffering? This is the first book that tries to answer these questions in a careful, scholarly way. Among its important findings is that at most one in ten patients injured through medical negligence receives compensation through the malpractice system. The focus of public attention has been on the rising cost to physicians of malpractice insurance. Although Patricia Danzon analyzes this question thoroughly, her view is much broader, encompassing the malpractice system itself--the legal process, the liability insurance markets, and the feedback to health care. As an economist, she is concerned with the efficiency or cost-effectiveness of the system from the point of view of its three social purposes: deterrence of medical negligence, compensation of injured patients, and the spreading of risk. To provide evidence of the operation of the system in practice, to distinguish fact from allegation, and to evaluate proposals for reform, she has undertaken a detailed empirical analysis of malpractice claims and insurance markets. It is a major contribution to our understanding of how the system works in practice and how it might be improved.

Author : Barbara Youngberg
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 519 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010-10-15
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780763774059

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Principles of Risk Management and Patient Safety by Barbara Youngberg Pdf

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