title: Lawsuit threat? Respond carefully.
authors.affiliation: LeClair Ryan, Richmond, VA, USA. jfitzpatrick@leclairryan.com
authors.forename: John M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Fitzpatrick
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010819:Physician's Role; D014481:United States