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OverviewThe aim of this book is not to encourage defensive medical practice, but to help provide better, optimum care to patients and to be forth right and honest to our dear customers about our inevitable mistakes.This book will focus on clinical issues facing physicians in different settings (which can lead to malpractice), and the best approach to use to avoid litigations, and practice good medicine. Full Product DetailsAuthor: I.W. FongPublisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition: 2011 ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.480kg ISBN: 9781461428268ISBN 10: 1461428262 Pages: 292 Publication Date: 19 April 2013 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand ![]() We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsPreface.- General Principles.- Complaints related to the head.- Conditions of the skin/soft tissue in the ER.- Litigation in infections of Obstetrics & Gynecology.- Looking Beyond the Obvious.- Failure to counsel can lead to litigation.- Litigations for unexpected adverse events.- Orthopedic complications.- Neurosurgical medico-legal issues.- Litigations in General Surgery.- Litigation for infection in plastic surgery.- Litigations for HIV-related complications.- Overview of medico-legal issues.- Index.ReviewsFrom the reviews: Presents the information using a case-based format, followed by discussions of medical and medicolegal highlights. ... it would be better suited for educators who are teaching medical students and physicians in training as an introduction to this topic. ... The themes of appropriate medical therapy and effective patient communication are reinforced throughout the book. (John S. Czachor, Doody's Review Service, May, 2011) Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |