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“This is an easy read… excellent… practical and relevant.”
—Journal of the American Medical Association
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“Four Stars: Excellent.”
—Mayo Clinic Proceedings
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"Based
on real world examples and anchored in references from
the medical literature, Physician, Protect Thyself raises
your malpractice titers quickly. Essential knowledge for
medical students, residents and practicing physicians!"
—Charlea Massion, M.D., Clinical Faculty
Stanford University School of Medicine
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"Finally,
someone has written a simple, concise manual to assist
physicians in preventing medical malpractice claims."
—The Florida Medical Association
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"This
outstanding book is filled with practical advice and illuminating
real-world vignettes from a leading defense attorney. It
belongs in the hands of every physician facing malpractice
litigation or, better yet, interested in preventing it."
—Richard E. Anderson, M.D.
CEO, The Doctors Company
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"This
is a terrific book."
—Richard D. Krugman, M.D.
Dean, School of Medicine
University of Colorado
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| Physician,
Protect Thyself: 7
Simple Ways NOT to Get Sued for Medical Malpractice explains
in simple, non-legalese:
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- the real reasons patients
file malpractice claims
- the single-most effective tool
to reduce your chances of being sued
- how to obtain proper informed consent
- what to say - and what not to say - and when
- how to avoid the charting
errors that could land you in court
- how to verify medical
tasks are accomplished, from the legal standpoint
- where to go if you have
questions or need help
- how to avoid being sued
even when you may have provided substandard care
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Author Alan G. Williams
has been defending physicians, health care providers, hospitals,
medical schools and health care facilities his entire legal career.
A graduate of Princeton University and the Florida State University
College of Law (High Honors, Order of the Barristers), he has taught,
lectured and spoken to physicians, health care providers, medical
students, insurance industry professionals, law students and defense
attorneys across the country. Author of the book’s Foreword, Bernard
J. Fogel, M.D. is Dean Emeritus of the Miller School of Medicine
at the University of Miami.
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WHAT
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PHYSICIAN,
PROTECT THYSELF
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"Written
by a wise and experienced malpractice defense attorney, Physician,
Protect Thyself is a practical guide for all physicians that
clearly explains the basic strategies to prevent malpractice
claims. Physicians who follow its sound advice not only will
reduce malpractice claims but also will improve the quality of
their medical care."
—James L. Bernat, M.D., Director,
Program in Clinical Ethics
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Professor of Medicine,
Dartmouth Medical School
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"Alan
G. Williams’s book contains a wealth of useful information for
medical students, residents and physicians in practice. Following
these suggestions will likely both improve the quality of care
delivered and reduce the number of malpractice suits."
—Kevin Volpp, M.D., Ph.D., Staff Physician,
Philadelphia VA Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Medicine and Health Care Systems, University of Pennsylvania
School of Medicine and the Wharton School
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"Physician,
Protect Thyself is a thorough, easy-to-read, well-organized reference
book—with case examples and pearls—every physician should read."
—Tejal K. Gandhi, M.D., M.P.H., Director of
Patient Safety, Brigham & Women’s Hospital
Assistant Professor of Medicine,
Harvard Medical School
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"The
Real World ‘Suggestions,’ ‘Facts,’ ‘Examples’ and ‘Numbers’ are
particularly helpful. Finally, someone has written a simple,
concise manual to assist physicians prevent medical malpractice
claims."
—Jonathan I. Epstein, M.D., Professor,
Departments of Pathology, Urology & Oncology
Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Associate Director of Surgical Pathology,
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Director of Anatomical Pathology,
Johns Hopkins Anatomic Pathology
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"A
concise, readable and very informative resource for all physicians."
—Adriane Fugh-Berman, M.D., Professor,
Department of Physiology and Biophysics
Georgetown University
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"I’m
so glad I read Mr. Williams’s book while still in my residency.
A short, easy read, Physician, Protect Thyself is nonetheless
filled with studies and statistics from the medical literature
as well
as essential practice tips, case examples and practical advice
from an attorney whose primary legal practice is defending us
when we’re sued. I recommend it to every medical student, resident,
attending and practicing physician."
—Christopher J. LeCroy, M.D.
Surgical Resident, University of
Alabama-Birmingham School of Medicine
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Physician,
Protect Thyself:
7 Simple Ways NOT to Get Sued for Medical Malpractice
by
Alan G. Williams, J.D. |
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