Litigation in Otolaryngology: Minimizing Liability and Preventing Adverse Outcomes

This text reviews the current literature on otolaryngology malpractice litigation, discusses strategies to decrease liability and enhance patient safety, and examines the most recent trial decisions and procedures commonly litigated. It provides otolaryngologists with tips and pearls on how to prevent malpractice litigation and discusses key actions to take when faced with litigation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 195 pages
Publication date: 22 April 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive text, edited by experienced academic and private otolaryngologists at different points in their careers, as well as an attorney, reviews the current literature related to otolaryngology malpractice litigation and discusses strategies to decrease liability and enhance patient safety. It examines the most recent trial decisions in otolaryngology and determines which procedures are most commonly litigated in the current medicolegal environment. The text provides otolaryngologists with tips and pearls on how to prevent malpractice litigation, and discusses key actions to take when faced with malpractice litigation. Strategies for minimizing liability as well as the factors brought up in malpractice litigation related to otolaryngology – head and neck surgery are also discussed.

Litigation in Otolaryngology will be a useful resource for all involved in the care of otolaryngologic patients (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, etc.), those concerned with the legal aspect of such care (including malpractice attorneys), and healthcare policy makers.

The current literature related to otolaryngology malpractice litigation is reviewed in this comprehensive text, edited by experienced academic and private otolaryngologists at different points in their careers, as well as an attorney. It discusses strategies to decrease liability and enhance patient safety, examining the most recent trial decisions in otolaryngology and determining which procedures are most commonly litigated in the current medicolegal environment. The text provides otolaryngologists with tips and pearls on how to prevent malpractice litigation, and discusses key actions to take when faced with malpractice litigation. Strategies for minimizing liability are also discussed, as well as the factors brought up in malpractice litigation related to otolaryngology – head and neck surgery.

This comprehensive text is a valuable resource for all involved in the care of otolaryngologic patients, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and healthcare policy makers. It reviews the current literature related to otolaryngology malpractice litigation and discusses strategies to decrease liability and enhance patient safety. It examines the most recent trial decisions in otolaryngology and determines which procedures are most commonly litigated in the current medicolegal environment. The text provides otolaryngologists with tips and pearls on how to prevent malpractice litigation, and discusses key actions to take when faced with malpractice litigation. Strategies for minimizing liability are also discussed, as well as the factors brought up in malpractice litigation related to otolaryngology – head and neck surgery.

The current literature related to otolaryngology malpractice litigation is reviewed in this comprehensive text, edited by experienced academic and private otolaryngologists at different points in their careers, as well as an attorney. It discusses strategies to decrease liability and enhance patient safety, examining the most recent trial decisions in otolaryngology and determining which procedures are most commonly litigated in the current medicolegal environment. The text provides otolaryngologists with tips and pearls on how to prevent malpractice litigation, and discusses key actions to take when faced with malpractice litigation. Strategies for minimizing liability are also discussed, as well as the factors brought up in malpractice litigation related to otolaryngology – head and neck surgery.

This comprehensive text is a valuable resource for all involved in the care of otolaryngologic patients, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and healthcare policy makers. It reviews the current literature related to otolaryngology malpractice litigation and discusses strategies to decrease liability and enhance patient safety. It examines the most recent trial decisions in otolaryngology and determines which procedures are most commonly litigated in the current medicolegal environment. The text provides otolaryngologists with tips and pearls on how to prevent malpractice litigation, and discusses key actions to take when faced with malpractice litigation. Strategies for minimizing liability are also discussed, as well as the factors brought up in malpractice litigation related to otolaryngology – head and neck surgery.

Weight: 326g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030644208
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021