PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Natalie G. Correia
TI  - Adverse events: Reducing the risk of litigation
DP  - 2002 Jan 01
TA  - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
PG  - 15--24
VI  - 69
IP  - 1
4099  - http://www.ccjm.org/content/69/1/15.short
4100  - http://www.ccjm.org/content/69/1/15.full
SO  - Cleve Clin J Med2002 Jan 01; 69
AB  - How a physician deals with an adverse event, regardless of whether negligence or error played a role, can significantly influence whether medical malpractice litigation results. Honest communication and respect for patient confidentiality are as important in avoiding litigation as the quality of care provided. Clear, careful orders, sound documentation, and greater vigilance at transition points such as hospital admission and discharge help guard against error and litigation if errors occur.