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Patient selection criteria.
Most malpractice claims are based on failures of communication and patient selection criteria, not on technical faults. This article examines the psychological aspects of plastic surgery and then discusses the role of effective communicatio…
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Doctor-patient relationship. The consultation.
This article deals primarily with the office consultation involving a new patient. The consultation lays the groundwork for the physician/patient relationship in a number of ways. The authors consider the objective and subjective assessment…
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The deposition. The defendant's perspective.
A positive, well-prepared deposition may be the best defense in a medical malpractice suit that ultimately may change the course of a physician's career. In this article, the author explains the purpose, format, and overall significance of …
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Trials, settlements, and arbitration. The defendant's perspective.
Knowledge, preparation, and planning can greatly increase a physician's chances of success in a medical malpractice trial. In this article, the author presents an overview of the many questions that must be addressed in any medical negligen…
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The genesis of plastic surgeon claims. A review of recurring problems.
The authors examine several cases in which malpractice claims are the result of either poor documentation, lack of preoperative photographs, inadequate informed consent, or poor patient-selection criteria. In each case, they discuss what er…