When the patient becomes the plaintiff.
Fortunately for most hospital doctors, being sued is still a relatively unique experience; as a result most find the process bewildering. This article attempts to explain some of the terms and procedures used when a patient seeks recourse to lawyers and possibly to the courts.
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Department of Cardiology, Whittington Hospital, London.
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