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Review
. 2020 May;38(2):539-548.
doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2020.01.006.

Surviving a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Kelly Bookman  1 , Richard D Zane  2
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Surviving a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Kelly Bookman et al. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2020 May.

Abstract

Being named in a medical malpractice case is one of the most stressful events in a physician's career. This article reviews the legal system and the medical malpractice process. It details the steps a physician experiences during a medical malpractice case, from being served to the deposition and then to trial and appeals if the physician loses. This article also reviews necessary steps to take in order to proactively participate in one's own defense.

Keywords: Claim; Expert witness; Lawsuit; Litigation; Malpractice; Negligence; Tort reform.

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Disclosure The authors have nothing to disclose.

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