An anesthesiologist chips a patient's tooth during a difficult intubation. A surgeon leaves tiny abrasions on a patient's abdomen during a delicate surgical procedure. And an operating room nurse accidentally nips a patient's finger with a pair of scissors.Not all of these examples of medical mistakes will result in malpractice suits. But for the o
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"Dr. Uribe presents an organized flow of information as she takes the reader on a journey through the legal process, including the depositions, interrogatories, and the actual courtroom. She discusses exhaustively aspects of law, legal thinking, standards of care, and preparation for meeting with legal professionals... In summary, the rules and principles that Dr. Uribe advocates are truly helpful tools... I would definitely recommend this book to all healthcare professionals, including medical and nursing students."
-Teresa I. Gonzalvo, MPA, RN, CPHQ, CLNC
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978-1-040-17988-8 (9781040179888)
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Introduction. The Law and Legal Thinking. What Lawyers Think About Us. The Standard of Care. Our Own Worst Enemy. Weighing The Alternatives. Telling The Truth. Preparing for The Deposition. Meeting The Inquisitor. The Inquisition. Traps To Avoid. General Advice. Afterward
