RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Medicolegal issues in perioperative medicine: Lessons from real cases
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP S119
OP S125
DO 10.3949/ccjm.76.s4.19
VO 76
IS 10 suppl 4
A1 Michota, Franklin A.
A1 Donnelly, Matthew J.
YR 2009
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/76/10_suppl_4/S119.abstract
AB Medical malpractice lawsuits are commonly brought against surgeons, anesthesiologists, and internists involved in perioperative care. They can be enormously expensive as well as damaging to a doctor’s career. While physicians cannot eliminate the risk of lawsuits, they can help protect themselves by providing competent and compassionate care, practicing good communication with patients (and their families when possible), and documenting patient communications and justifications for any medical decisions that could be challenged.