Medical malpractice: a cardiovascular perspective.
This article reviews the elements of medical malpractice, informed consent, and affirmative defense; and discusses the legal risks associated with the diagnosis and therapy of cardiovascular disease.
John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, USA. siang@hawaii.edu
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D002309:Cardiology / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D035881:Compensation and Redress / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010819:Physician's Role; D028743:Professional Misconduct / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors