Malpractice cases occur everyday. Whether the physician is in the wrong or right, cases and lawsuites range in the thousands. As a physician or healthcare provider, it is not uncommon to eventually face a malpractice charge. Whether warranted or not, healthcare providers need to be aware of the many things one should and should not do.
While this may be a stressful time it is critical to remain level minded and react in the proper emotional, professional and legal ways. A healthcare provider needs to understand how to react legally and professionally to the notice.
The article, “What to do if you are sued for malpractice” by James Sweeney offers some basic advice if sued. He states,
“How physicians behave after learning that they’re being sued for medical malpractice can determine the outcome of the case, regardless of its legal and medical merits. That’s why it’s important for physicians to know how to act upon being served notice of a lawsuit. Medical Economics spoke to malpractice defense attorneys and insurers to determine the do’s and don’ts to follow.”
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Healthcare providers will need the aid of a malpractice attorney specialist who will be better equipped to mount a proper defense. Legal Nurse Consultants also play a pivotal role on a malpractice team. They are able to serve as expert witnesses and also define the industry standard in medical procedure and determine if one acted within the standards. To learn more about Legal Nurse Consulting please review the American College of Legal Nursing’s Legal Nurse Consultant Certification and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.