title: Medicolegal Issues in Breast Reduction.
abstract: Areas of general risk are discussed with patients before surgery. Procedure-specific risks inherent in each technique are a key part of informed consent. Issues related to insurance coverage must be settled preoperatively to decrease litigation risk. Protection of patient information has become a key part of the overall treatment process and this information must be protected.
authors.affiliation: Plastic Surgery, Baylor-St. Luke's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA. Electronic address: drreisman@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Neal R
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Reisman
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*
keywords: Breast reduction risks; Consent; Malpractice