Radiology and the Law Malpractice and Other Issues

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 under...

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Other Authors: Eisenberg, Ronald (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 2004, 2004
Edition:1st ed. 2004
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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505 0 |a I Malpractice Litigation -- 1 Malpractice -- 2 Vicarious Liability -- 3 Standards and Practice Guidelines -- 4 Anatomy of a Malpractice Lawsuit -- 5 Expert Witnesses -- 6 Countersuits -- 7 Alternative Dispute Resolution -- 8 Criminal Prosecution -- 9 Professional Liability Insurance -- 10 Special Residency Issues -- 11 Reactions of Physicians Sued for Malpractice -- 12 Role of the Radiologist-Defendant at Trial -- 13 Risk Management -- II The Missed Diagnosis: Overview -- 14 The Missed Diagnosis: Overview -- 15 Interpreting Too Many Studies Per Day -- III Communication and Records -- 16 Radiology Reports -- 17 Communication of the Radiologic Findings -- 18 Release and Storage of Radiologic Images -- 19 Medical Records -- 20 Confidentiality -- IV Radiology Practice and Specific Procedures -- 21 Consent -- 22 Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders -- 23 Barium Enema -- 24 Breast Imaging -- 25 Interventional Procedures -- 26 Ionic Versus Nonionic Contrast Material -- 27 Sedation and Analgesia -- 28 Medical Devices -- 29 The Pregnant Patient -- 30 Computed Tomography Screening Studies -- V Electronic Imaging -- 31 Teleradiology -- 32 E-Mail -- 33 Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS) -- VI Governmental/Regulatory -- 34 Credentialing and Peer Review -- 35 Infected or Substance-Abuse-Impaired Radiologist -- 36 Federal Fraud and Abuse Enforcement and Compliance Plans -- 37 Professional Courtesy -- 38 Sexual Harassment -- 39 Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) 
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520 |a 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