Title: Radiology and the law : malpractice and other issues /
Authors: Eisenberg, Ronald L.
Publisher: Springer,
Year: 2004
Subjects: Malpractice legislation & jurisprudence; Radiology legislation & jurisprudence; Radiologists Malpractice United States.; Radiology legislation and jurisprudence United States.; Malpractice legislation & jurisprudence United States.; United States
Abstract: 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. (Publisher's Description).
Contents: pt. I. Malpractice litigation. Malpractice ; Vicarious liability ; Standards and practice guidelines ; Anatomy of a malpractice lawsuit ; Expert witnesses ; Countersuits ; Alternative dispute resolution ; Criminal prosecution ; Professional liability insurance ; Special residency issues ; Reactions of physicians sued for malpractice ; Role of the radiologist-defendant at trial ; Risk management -- pt. II. The missed diagnosis: overview. The missed diagnosis: overview ; Interpreting too many studies per day -- pt. III. Communication and records. Radiology reports ; Communication of the radiologic findings ; Release and storage of radiologic images ; Medical records ; Confidentiality -- pt. IV. Radiology practice and specific procedures. Consent ; Do not resuscitate (DNR) orders ; Barium enema ; Breast imaging ; Interventional procedures ; Ionic versus nonionic contrast material ; Sedation and analgesia ; Medical devices ; The pregnant patient ; Computed tomography screening studies -- pt. V. Electronic imaging. Teleradiology ; E-mail ; Picture archiving and communications systems (PACS) -- pt. VI. Governmental/regulatory. Credentialing and peer review ; Infected or substance-abuse-impaired radiologist ; Federal fraud and abuse enforcement and compliance plans ; Professional courtesy ; Sexual harassment ; Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).