Titlebook: Malpractice and Liability in Psychiatry; Peter Ash,Richard L. Frierson,Susan Hatters Friedm Book 2022 The Editor(s) (if applicable) and Th

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The Stress of Being Suedlogical symptoms, although physical symptoms may also occur. This chapter reviews the process of a psychiatric malpractice lawsuit and the physician’s vulnerabilities to stress in each phase of litigation. Specific strategies for reducing the stress of the legal process, increasing resilience, and enhancing self-care are also summarized.

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The Litigation Process review basic legal concepts, the litigation process, and the different stages in a malpractice lawsuit. Additionally, the impact of malpractice tort reform on the litigation process will be reviewed.

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The Plaintiff Attorney’s Perspective: Avoiding the Malpractice Snare cases for civil prosecution are reviewed. Practical suggestions are made which, if implemented by the psychiatrist, would greatly reduce the likelihood of being sued and make the community safer. Also the cross-examination of a defendant psychiatrist in a malpractice suit is discussed.

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Patient Violenceapter provides an overview of the legal framework underlying malpractice liability for patient violence, reviews principles of violence risk assessment, and offers practical risk management strategies to reduce psychiatrists’ risk of liability for patient violence.

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Breach of Confidentialityhe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and Part 2 of 42 Code of Federal Regulations do not permit private causes of action. However, federal law can shape the industry custom among physicians, thereby serving as a basis for a new standard of care in state malpractice litigation.

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Negligent Psychopharmacologyures of errors, and the supervision of physician extenders. Physicians may reduce risk by taking a thorough history, documenting in the medical record, checking relevant laboratory studies, and communicating clearly with their patients.

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e risks in clinical situations and the do‘s and don‘ts of th.This book comprehensively educates psychiatrists about malpractice and other liability. It is written to also specifically assist psychiatrists who are sued or are involved in other complaints...The first two sections discuss malpractice l