Dermatologists, melanoma and the law Journal Article
| Authors: | Changchien, L.; Defazio, J.; Naar, K. C.; Braun, R. P.; Kovalyshyn, I.; Marghoob, A. A. |
| Article Title: | Dermatologists, melanoma and the law |
| Abstract: | Malignant melanoma represents an important source of diagnostic error, litigation risk and poor litigation outcomes for dermatologists owing to its particularly lethal nature, ability to mimic benign lesions and tendency to affect relatively young individuals. This review provides an overview of the legal framework governing medical malpractice litigation in the USA, describes seven linical scenarios that frequently serve as a basis for melanoma-related malpractice claims and discusses strategies for avoiding the diagnostic errors that commonly give rise to those scenarios. © 2009 Expert Reviews Ltd. |
| Keywords: | clinical feature; clinical trial; histopathology; review; united states; lymph node metastasis; diagnostic accuracy; melanoma; dermoscopy; differential diagnosis; epiluminescence microscopy; skin tumor; doctor patient relation; early diagnosis; misdiagnosis of melanoma; diagnostic error; juvenile melanoma; desmoplastic melanoma; inaccurate diagnosis; malignant melanoma; malpractice; total body photography; benign tumor; biopsy technique; cancer of unknown primary site; delayed diagnosis; dysplastic nevus; law suit; legal procedure; medical documentation; medical liability; medical photography; medicolegal aspect; negligence; physician attitude; statute of limitations |
| Journal Title: | Expert Review of Dermatology |
| Volume: | 4 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| ISSN: | 1746-9872 |
| Publisher: | Informa Healthcare |
| Date Published: | 2009-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 341 |
| End Page: | 354 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1586/edm.09.27 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Export Date: 30 November 2010" - "Source: Scopus" |
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