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| Physician, Protect Thyself: 7 Simple Ways Not to Get Sued for Medical Malpractice | 
 enlarge | Author: Alan G. Williams
Publisher: Margol Publishing, LLC.
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (23 reviews)
Sales Rank: 616979
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 165
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.3
ISBN: 0978835697
Dewey Decimal Number: 344
EAN: 9780978835699
ASIN: 0978835697
Publication Date: July 1, 2007
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Book Description
Although 25% of all physicians are sued for medical malpractice each year and 65% of all physicians are sued sometime during their careers, most medical malpractice claims can easily be prevented by following seven simple rules. This concise reference manual clearly yet succinctly shows physicians and physicians-in-training how to avoid malpractice claims, explaining in simple terms the basic strategies to preventing claims before they ever begin. Written by an expert medical malpractice defense attorney--who teaches malpractice prevention techniques at medical schools, teaching hospitals and medical centers across the country--and edited by a team of physicians, Physician, Protect Thyself is endorsed by physicians at Harvard, Stanford, Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth, Cornell, the University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown and Colorado, to name a few. Recommended reading for every physician, resident, fellow, intern and medical student, following Physician, Protect Thyself's suggestions will definitely result in the reduction of malpractice claims.
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 A good book - but isn't it mostly common sense June 28, 2008
I could not decide whether to give the book 3 or 4 stars. Initially I selected 3 stars as I thought the book was average but allowed myself to be swayed by the prior reviewers. I ultimately gave it a 4 out of respect for the author's talents and knowledge as a malpractice attorney. As most of the prior reviewers, I am a physician as well.
The book does a good job of laying out the fundamental issues involved with malpractice. However, I didn't find any of the recommendations particularly innovative. Rather, all seemed simply based on commmon sense. For example, physicians should place mechanisms so that test results are actually reviewed upon completion, physicians should get informed consent, physicians should not practice outside their area of expertise, etc. Most importantly, physicians should avoid falling into an adverserial relationship with their patients. Hmm.
I surmise that the author is a very talented attorney and very knowledgeable with regards to malpractice. However, I think that the large part of malpractice suits stem from a emotional response to a bad outcome. Therefore, the key ingredient to avoiding a lawsuit is the last point made above. Patients tend not to sue those that they like regardless (up to a point) of a bad outcome.
Although the book probably suffices for med students in teaching them the basic procedures required to clearly stay out of trouble - time would be better spent teaching a good bedside manner as a deterrent against lawsuits. Most practicing doctors should have caught on to the advice in the book by now.
 The Only Book on the Subject March 28, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
My malpractice insurance company sent me a copy of this book, which I wish I'd had before I was sued a few years ago. It lays out in detail the best strategies for physicians to prevent malpractice lawsuits before they happen.
As physicians, we all know to practice the best medicine we can. But this book explains how to improve the quality of our medical practice by means other than medically. The author calls it "real world" perspective, but now that I've read it I would simply call it common sense.
After explaining the ins and outs of a medical malpractice claim and lawsuit (I didn't know they were really two different things), the book is divided into seven chapters, each of which explains a different practice area where we can affect the chances of being sued. I've seen a lot of other books about what to do once you're sued, but this is the only book I've ever seen that instructs us how not to get sued in the first place. Excellent.
Useful information on how to minimize risk of malpractice litigation January 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is short and is easy to read. It contains useful information based on research data to support health professionals adopting certain behaviors to minimize the risk of patient dissatisfaction and potential malpractice litigation.
Excellent Book with Excellent Suggestions October 31, 2007
Pithy, succinct, and spot on. Excellent explanation of malpractice claims for those of us who are not lawyers, and detailed yet simple advice how to prevent a lawsuit. Highly recommended.
Informative, Educational, Instructive October 1, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A quick primer on malpractice lawsuits followed by methodical explanations of the simplest yet most effective techniques to preclude them. Excellent book.
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