title: Liposuction and the law.
abstract: Although liposuction surgery seems to have a very low risk for medical malpractice claims, it is important that each surgeon minimize his or her own potential risk for such claims. The surgeon should routinely undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the daily workings of the office and surgical facilities. This should include an objective critique of his or her own professional behavior and that of the employees. No one can make themselves totally immune to claims of malpractice; however, with some insight every physician can reduce lawsuit exposure.
authors.affiliation: Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana.
authors.forename: W P
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Coleman
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Coleman
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D000758:Anesthesia; D003219:Confidentiality; D006801:Humans; D007351:Insurance, Liability; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D008318:Malpractice / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008499:Medical Records; D014481:United States