When Good Doctors Get Sued - 2nd Edition

A practical guide for physicians (and other healthcare professionals) involved in malpractice lawsuits. Features understandable explanations of the legal process and necessary legal terms, how to give an effective deposition, improving listening skills, answering challenging questions, testifying in court, dressing for court, and managing the emotional strain of litigation. Provides basic must-know information, straight-forward guidance, and many Q&A examples designed to give the medical defendant a more confident sense of control.

Written by a litigation psychologist with 20 years experience in medical malpractice litigation, and a highly successful malpractice defense attorney. Angela Dodge is also the author of Winning at Jury Selection,Preparing Witnesses to Give Effective Testimony, and The Better Witness Handbook.She is the publisher of Opening Statements & Closing Arguments by Ronald Matlon. In practice since 1976, Steven Fitzer has specialized in medical liability defense and has worked with thousands of doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals. He is a highly successful trial attorney in the Pacific Northwest.