When Good Doctors Get Sued: A Guide for Defendant Physicians Involved in Malpractice Lawsuits

Dodge, Angela M.,Fitzer, Steven F.

ISBN 10: 1581510918 / ISBN 13: 9781581510911

Published by Dodge Publications, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: When Good Doctors Get Sued: A Guide for Defendant Physicians Involved in Malpractice Lawsuits
• Publisher: Dodge Publications
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1581510918
• ISBN 13: 9781581510911
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Written for health care professionals to prepare themselves for a deposition or trial testimony in a medical malpractice lawsuit. Focuses on listening, answering questions effectively, and avoiding common legal traps. Also covers related topics such as who is at high risk for lawsuits, the emotional toll, and coping strategies.

About the Author

Angela M. Dodge, Ph.D. is a trial consultant and social psychologist who specializes in working with health care professionals who are being sued for malpractice. She is an expert in courtroom communication and jury behavior, and has worked with over 500 doctors and other health care providers. Her collaborator, Steven F. Fitzer, is a highly regarded medical malpractice defense attorney.