Almost all pathologists face legal issues when dealing with the
specimens they work with on a day-to-day basis, whether it involves
quality control and assurance in handling the specimens, facing the
possibility of malpractice suits, or serving as an expert witness
in a trial.
Written in an easy to read, conversational tone, with a dose of
good humor, this book fills the need for a handbook that discusses
the full spectrum of legal issues that many pathologists face,
written from a pathologist's point of view. Organized in 12
user-friendly chapters, the book begins with a comparison of Law
and Medicine and explains the basics of the American Legal System.
It continues with discussions of the impact of law on the practice
of pathology, including such topics as specimens with potential
legal implications, the controversy of saving organs for teaching,
procuring and saving specimens for toxicology testing and DNA
confirmation in identity testing. A must-have section on
malpractice suits covers reasons why patients sue, what to do if
sued, and reducing the chance of being sued. The author addresses
expert witness testimony, including how to be an expert witness,
conflicts of interest, conduct in a courtroom, what to say and what
not to say. Quality control and assurance as it applies to the
pathologist is also discussed. Legal implications for the
information age, including the use of internet and e-mail with
regard to patient confidentiality is discussed in detail. Case
samples are scattered throughout the text to illustrate the
principles discussed. Every term is defined in the glossary.
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