Medicolegal issues in perioperative medicine: Lessons from real cases

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...

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Published in:	Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine Vol. 76; no. Suppl 4; pp. S119 - S125
Main Authors:	Michota, Franklin A, Donnelly, Matthew J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Cleveland Clinic 01-11-2009
Subjects:	Aged Defensive Medicine - legislation & jurisprudence Exercise Test - adverse effects Fatal Outcome Humans Male Malpractice - legislation & jurisprudence Orthopedic Procedures - legislation & jurisprudence Perioperative Care - legislation & jurisprudence Postoperative Complications Risk Assessment United States United States
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