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Radiology and the Law

Malpractice and Other Issues

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Table of contents (39 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
  2. Malpractice Litigation

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Malpractice

      • Ronald L. Eisenberg
      Pages 3-21
    3. Vicarious Liability

      • Ronald L. Eisenberg
      Pages 22-30
    4. Standards and Practice Guidelines

      • Ronald L. Eisenberg
      Pages 31-36
    5. Anatomy of a Malpractice Lawsuit

      • Ronald L. Eisenberg
      Pages 37-45
    6. Expert Witnesses

      • Ronald L. Eisenberg
      Pages 46-55
    7. Countersuits

      • Ronald L. Eisenberg
      Pages 56-58
    8. Alternative Dispute Resolution

      • Ronald L. Eisenberg
      Pages 59-61
    9. Criminal Prosecution

      • Ronald L. Eisenberg
      Pages 62-63
    10. Professional Liability Insurance

      • Ronald L. Eisenberg
      Pages 64-70
    11. Special Residency Issues

      • Ronald L. Eisenberg
      Pages 71-73
    12. Reactions of Physicians Sued for Malpractice

      • Ronald L. Eisenberg
      Pages 74-77
    13. Role of the Radiologist-Defendant at Trial1,2

      • Ronald L. Eisenberg
      Pages 78-79
    14. Risk Management

      • Ronald L. Eisenberg
      Pages 80-81
  3. The Missed Diagnosis: Overview

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 83-83
    2. The Missed Diagnosis: Overview

      • Ronald L. Eisenberg
      Pages 85-100
    3. Interpreting Too Many Studies Per Day

      • Ronald L. Eisenberg
      Pages 101-103
  4. Communication and Records

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 105-105
    2. Radiology Reports

      • Ronald L. Eisenberg
      Pages 107-114

About this book

Practically every radiologist would benefit from an all-encompassing guide to malpractice issues in radiology. Dr. Ronald Eisenberg, a highly respected author in the field, has put together a comprehensive reference to provide radiologists with an introduction to malpractice issues and a basic understanding of their relationships with government regulatory agencies and HMOs. This softcover book will detail the mechanics of a lawsuit, how radiologists can become the object of a malpractice action, and what they can do to minimize potential exposure.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Radiology, Alameda County Medical Center, Oakland, USA

    Ronald L. Eisenberg

  • University of California School of Medicine at San Francisco and Davis, USA

    Ronald L. Eisenberg

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Buy it now

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eBook USD 39.99
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Softcover Book USD 54.99
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