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Kelly Bookman1, Richard D Zane2.
Abstract
Being named in a medical malpractice case is one of the most stressful events in a physician's career. This article reviews the legal system and the medical malpractice process. It details the steps a physician experiences during a medical malpractice case, from being served to the deposition and then to trial and appeals if the physician loses. This article also reviews necessary steps to take in order to proactively participate in one's own defense.Keywords: Claim; Expert witness; Lawsuit; Litigation; Malpractice; Negligence; Tort reform
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Year: 2020 PMID： 32336339 DOI： 10.1016/j.emc.2020.01.006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Emerg Med Clin North Am ISSN： 0733-8627 Impact factor: 2.264