Main description:

It is possible to increase cost-effectiveness and lower the risk of lawsuits while improving patient care and office morale. In this revolutionary work, the authors, a seasoned primary care physician and an experienced defense attorney, detail risk management techniques and introduce the concept of co-active medicine. Their book will provide practical guidance for all primary care physicians, and will serve as an invaluable resource for risk management consultants and malpractice attorneys.

Contents:

New Problems. Anatomy of a Lawsuit. High Drama, High Anxiety. Depositions. Witnesses. New Solutions. Communication. Creating a Healing Environment. The Team Makes the Environment. Communication Through Documentation. A Record System with Professional Blessing. Informed Consent Is More Than a Form. Knowing When You Are at Risk. Questions About Special Risks. What Is the Right Thing to Do? Index.