Publisher's Synopsis
Dr. Beresford's text provides an excellent source for neurologists and neurosurgeons to gain a better understanding of the legal process. This book will also help them avoid some of the legal pitfalls that physicians encounter during infrequent courtroom appearances. The text reviews important neurologic malpractice judgments. It also covers medical ethical issues such as determination of brain death, how to handle patient information concerning incurable diseases, and diagnostic errors. Credentialing disputes in the context of managed care, scientific misconduct, and criminal liability for violating anti-trust and antifraud laws are also duscussed. A full chapter is also devoted to health care reform from the perspective of its practical impact on neurologic clinicians and academicians.
