title: Counterattack--medical malpractice.
abstract: This month's column introduces eight principles designed to help the gastroenterologist in his or her continuing battle for peace (of mind), justice (for both), and the un-American way (avoidance of malpractice suits).
mesh_terms: D003675:Defensive Medicine; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008499:Medical Records; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations