Medical and legal considerations in managing patients with musculoskeletal tumors Journal Article
| Authors: | Morris, C. D.; Bal, B. S.; D'Elia, E. M.; Benevenia, J. |
| Article Title: | Medical and legal considerations in managing patients with musculoskeletal tumors |
| Abstract: | At some point in their careers, many orthopaedic surgeons will have to navigate the legal system as it pertains to medical malpractice. An orthopaedic surgeon will find it helpful to review information on the basic legal elements of medical malpractice law along with suggestions on how he or she can assist the legal defense team if a lawsuit is filed. Surgeons who face litigation within the context of managing patients with musculoskeletal tumors should be aware of the common pitfalls in managing these patients. Knowledge of complementary strategies can provide good patient care and reduce legal risks when caring for patients with musculoskeletal neoplasms. |
| Keywords: | adult; child; bone neoplasms; middle aged; bone tumor; case report; legal aspect; doctor patient relation; physician-patient relations; malpractice; muscle neoplasms; medical error; medical errors; muscle tumor; orthopedic procedures; orthopedic surgery; legal liability; liability, legal; humans; human; male; female; article |
| Journal Title: | Instructional Course Lectures |
| Volume: | 63 |
| ISSN: | 0065-6895 |
| Publisher: | American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
| Date Published: | 2014-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 421 |
| End Page: | 430 |
| Language: | English |
| PUBMED: | 24720327 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| DOI/URL: | |
| Notes: | Export Date: 1 October 2014 -- Source: Scopus |
