Gregory Davis

Pathology and Law (eBook, PDF)

A Practical Guide for the Pathologist

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Written in an easy to read, conversational tone, this book fills the need for a handbook that discusses the full spectrum of legal issues that many pathologists face, written from a pathologist's point of view. Case samples are scattered throughout the text to illustrate the principles discussed. Every term is defined in the glossary and an appendix provides sample contracts and rules of conduct in legal proceedings for easy reference. A must-have for every pathologist and pathology resident!

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer US
• Seitenzahl: 221
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. November 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780387218182
• Artikelnr.: 44175791

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction.- On Medicine and Law.- The King in His Court.- 2. Theory and Operation of the American Legal System.- American Legal Theory.- American Legal Theory in Operation.- References.- 3. Impact of Law on Pathology Practice-Everyday Occurrences.- Medical Practice.- Surgical Specimens with Forensic Worth.- Cytology.- Autopsies.- Retention of Specimens.- Clinical Pathology.- Citation of References in Reports.- Transmitting Information to Clinicians and Clinical Staff.- Statute of Limitations.- Pathology Leadership of The Laboratory.- Consultations and Liability.- References.- 4. Impact of Law on Practice of Pathology-Malpractice.- What Is Malpractice?.- The Four Pillars of Malpractice.- The Business of Malpractice Law.- Formal Notification of a Malpractice Suit.- Difficulty of Countersuits.- Reducing the Chance of a Malpractice Suit.- The Impaired Physician.- References.- 5. Expert Witness Testimony.- Requirements to Be an Expert Witness.- Reasons to Avoid Becoming an Expert Witness.- How to Become an Expert Witness.- Accepting or Refusing a Case.- Expectations of a Good Expert Witness.- Payment as an Expert Witness.- References.- 6. Natural History of a Legal Suit.- Preliminary Stages.- Deposition.- Trial.- Testifying.- 7. Unethical Expert Witness Testimony.- Ethical Expert Witness Testimony.- Unethical Expert Witness Testimony.- Mechanisms for Handling Unethical Testimony.- Conclusion.- References.- 8. Quality Assurance and Record Keeping.- Definitions and Requirements.- Importance of Quality Assurance to a Hospital.- Overlap of Quality Assurance and Risk Management.- Shortcomings of Quality Assurance Programs.- Record Keeping.- Reference.- 9. When the Time Comes to Be an Activist: Interacting with the Legislature.- General Overview of the LegislativeProcess.- Staying Current with Legislation.- Communicating with Your Legislators.- Meeting with Your Legislators.- Conclusion.- Sources.- 10. Legal Implications for the Information Age.- Health Information Portability and Accountability Act.- Telemedicine.- E-mail.- References.- Glossary of Legal Terms.