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Using a case-based format, with emphasis on high-risk presentations, provides a practical approach to reducing your risks of malpractice. Previously settled lawsuits are described to provide you with real-life examples of legal principles and pitfalls. Relatively "legalese" free, this small book is big on content that will help you improve the quality of care you provide to pediatric patients and construct a sound legal framework and a cautious mindset to support your clinical practice.
Chapters include:
Treating Minors Without Their Parents
Refusal of Care
The Violent Patient
Altering the Medical Record
High-Risk Cases
Telephone Advice
Emergency Department Walk-Outs
Patient Complaints
Practice Parameters and Guidelines
Good Samaritan Laws
Malpractice Insurance
The National Practitioner Data Bank
Malpractice Lawsuits: The Legal Process.
