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doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2020.01.006.
Surviving a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
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Surviving a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
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.
Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Disclosure The authors have nothing to disclose.
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