Book Description

Malpractice lawsuits are a reality of medical life. But most physicians are poorly equipped to face the adversarial challenges of the legal arena. When Good Doctors Get Sued is a practical and indispensable guide that focuses on the most important step in a malpractice lawsuit?giving testimony about patient care. Because they have prepared thousands of doctors for deposition and trial, the authors provide practical advice, proven techniques, and valuable insights that should be part of every practicing professional's education.When Good Doctors Get Sued prepares health care professionals to be better witnesses at deposition, or on the witness stand, by focusing on important topics, such as how to: ? Listen carefully for question traps and tricks? "Diagnose" the intent of cross-exam questions? Give more effective and succinct answers? Maintain confidence and control? Make a positive impact on jurors? Cope with litigation stress and its impact on work and familyPacked with helpful dos and don'ts, scores of question-answer examples and ideas for coping with anxiety, this book helps prevent self-damaging testimony and boosts physician confidence in an arena where not only what you say, but how you say it is critical. A summary "pocket guide" makes this a quick and easy read for even the busiest physician. Insurers will find insightful ideas for loss prevention; it's a "must-have" for students of medicine and defense law.