How to Get Sued for Malpractice: Four Studies In Self-Destruction

JOHN SHUFELDT, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP In the past, I have written about how to avoid getting named in a medical malpractice action. But it can often be instructive to view things from the opposite perspective. So this time, let’s turn it around and actually try to get named in a malpractice suit. It usually only takes one of the following misadventures: Practice bad medicine and have a bad outcome Practice good medicine, communicate/document poorly, …

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