July 2007 · Vol. 19, No. 07Prepare a defense of CP and other malpractice claims—before the lawyers get there
Your day in court can start as soon as the patient begins prenatal care. Here’s 1 way to prepare for it.
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Fast Track
A reasonable contract does not ask the patient to forego all legal remedies; it leaves her with recourse in the event of negligence
Mentioning a contract before care is initiated is no more likely to create tension than discussing informed consent
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Jeffrey
Segal,
MDFounder and Chief Executive Officer, Medical Justice Services, Inc, Greensboro, NC Michael
J.
Sacopulos,
JDPartner, Sacopulos, Johnson and Sacopulos, Terre Haute, Ind; Lead Counsel, Medical Justice Services, Inc, Greensboro, NC
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