American Law of Medical Malpractice, 3d

Steven E Pegalis

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Citing law reviews, medical journals, and specialized medical and legal texts, the authors give you a solid base of information upon which to prosecute or defend a medical malpractice case. Contains thorough coverage of relevant federal and state statutes, state-by-state listings of health department data, trial transcripts, and authors' comments. Provides authoritative answers to immediate malpractice questions: how physicians are trained, nature of doctor/patient relationship, how medical standards of care are derived, how hospitals are administered, and what services—besides emergency—hospitals are required to furnish.

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Checklists for statute of limitations, informed consent, and comparative negligence
Determine whether complex cases should be referred to specialists
Evaluate strategies for plaintiffs or defendants
Find on-point discussion of relevant legal and medical principles
Present complex medical subjects, from obstetrics to pharmacology

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