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When Edward G. Zurad, MD, offers advice for avoiding malpractice litigation, you'd better listen. He's speaking from experience.
When Edward G. Zurad, MD, offers advice for avoiding malpractice litigation, you'd better listen. He's speaking from experience.
Dr Zurad, from Temple University in Philadelphia, won the lawsuit filed against him, but not without hundreds of hours of lost time. To avoid another tedious trip to the courthouse, he developed a list of the top 10 ways to prevent malpractice litigation., and he hasn't been sued since.
Dr Zurad also urged the audience to adopt 7 strategies for helping patients understand risks, among them using visual aids, remembering that patient's emotions will determine their judgments, and providing a positive perspective. These foster a good relationship with patients and make them less likely to contemplate legal action..
It's ok to "fire" patients with whom you can't agree after multiple efforts, Dr Zurad said. Make sure to choose your words carefully, put it in writing, and, if possible, dismiss them in person.