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Why Patients Sue Doctors: Lessons learned from medical malpractice cases

Why Patients Sue Doctors: Lessons learned from medical malpractice cases


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In Why Patients Sue Doctors 2e the authors draw on their wide-ranging, collective experience in over 1000 real-life medicolegal cases to explore why and how doctors make mistakes. By analysing and discussing the situations and behaviours that lead to complaints by patients and their families, this book provides clear and practical direction for practitioners to improve clinical care and avoid litigation. Written in a concise and engaging narrative writing style by editors Duncan Graham, Bernard Kelly and David Richards, readers will obtain a broad understanding of the origins, workings and outcomes of medicolegal cases and will be equipped with practical strategies to improve clinical care and avoid common pitfalls in practice. The text also introduces important legal concepts in an approachable manner appropriate for those working in medicine. Detailed examination of real-life medicolegal cases to facilitate understanding and application to clinical practice Logical and consistent organisation of cases in regional order of medical complaint, from head to toe Practical advice on how to improve clinical care and avoid litigation Easy-to-read and engaging narrative style of writing effectively communicates key takeaways for readers Suitable introduction to legal concepts for medical students and professionals Respected author team experienced in medicolegal and medical malpractice cases Enhanced eBook version included with purchase

Table of Contents:
IntroductionEthical issuesPost-traumatic stress disorderDeliriumFamily dynamicsCerebral palsyToxoplasmosisPostnatal depressionRestraintSyncopeVisual disturbanceThings may not be as they seemHeadacheMechanism of strokeA pharmacological nightmareSteroid toxicitySagging lipTongue cancerChildhood cancerNeck painShoulder painUnexplained feverPersistently unwellMother knows bestNecrotising fasciitis Sore wristIngestion of a caustic solutionHaemoptysisAsthma during pregnancyDyspnoeaPalpitationsIschaemic heart diseaseChest painToo many cooksBreast lumpsA number of health concernsA sick infantAn avoidable tragedyObesityAbdominal painUnexplained weight lossRectal bleedingMissed periodAn obstetric abnormalityPlacenta percretaPelvic organ prolapseA mesh by another nameFailed hip replacementCauda equina syndromeBladder cancerPenile cancerLeg weaknessLacerated footTypes of mistakesListening and learningThinking and reasoningProfessionalism and insightLessons for doctors and othersFurther readingAbbreviationsIndex

About the Author :
Duncan Graham is a barrister with a medical degree. He previously worked as a medical practitioner and solicitor. He now specialises in cases of medical negligence, coronial inquests, professional misconduct, and class actions involving pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Bernard Kelly is a general practitioner who works in metropolitan, rural and remote locations. He has extensive experience in teaching and medical regulation. He provides expert witness opinions in medical negligence and professional misconduct cases. David Richards is a physician, with broad experience in clinical and interventional cardiology, education and research. He provides expert witness opinions for plaintiffs, defendants and government agencies.


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  • ISBN-13: 9780729543705
  • Publisher: Elsevier Australia
  • Publisher Imprint: Elsevier Australia
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 150
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0729543706
  • Publisher Date: 09 Aug 2021
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Lessons learned from medical malpractice cases


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