Techniques of Medical Litigation: A Professional's Handbook for Plaintiffs, Defendants, and Medical Consultants

by Randine Lewis

Overview

Medical-legal consultant Randine Lewis provides lawyers with basic instruction in the practice of modern medicine, and introduces health care professionals to the process of litigation. Her goal is not to incite frivolous or excessive legal actions; instead, she hopes to enable people on both sides of a legal issue to understand how the other side will proceed toward obtaining some kind of redress. Lewis maintains that medical knowledge is lacking in most law firms and her book seeks to remedy that. With the basics of medicine clearly laid out and the risks inherent in medical treatment explained, hew book will be a hands-on desk reference not only in law offices but also in medical and health care occupations. Well illustrated, with examples, lists, and medical terms clearly explained, the book will also be useful to paralegals, nurses, consultants, and other professionals who become involved in litigation involving health care.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781567200881
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	04/09/1997
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

RANDINE A. LEWIS is founder and principal of Medicolegal Solutions, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas, that advises attorneys and health care professionals on matters involving medical litigation. She has studied both medicine and law on the postgraduate level and worked in various law firms and health care settings.

Table of Contents

Preliminary Information
Introduction to Medical Litigation
Obtaining Medical Records
Deciphering the Contents of Medical Records (including medication references)
Medical Research
Medical Experts and Consultants
Individual Case Scenarios
Medical Malpractice Claims
Cancer Malpractice
Products Liability Claims, Chemical Exposure and Toxic Torts
Workers' Compensation Claims
Personal Injury Claims
The Lawsuit
Initiating the Lawsuit
Fact Investigation and Discovery
Trial Preparation
Medicine for Lawyers
Introduction to Medicine
The Cardiovascular System
The Respiratory System
The Digestive System
The Urogenital System
The Endocrine System
The Nervous System
The Musculoskeletal System
Appendix: Medical Abbreviations

Editorial Reviews

A bridge between law and medicine providing fundamental and practical information which untangles the specialized content and language of medical cases. Lewis (principal, Medicolegal Solutions Consulting) guides readers through the preliminary steps in a medical lawsuit, clinical charts, drugs commonly found in medical records, medical research, and medical experts. Through several case scenarios each step of the lawsuit is outlined, including the discovery process, trail organization, and preparation. Finally, Lewis gives a mini medical tutorial by examining the medical terminology, diagnostic procedures, and treatments for individual body systems. Includes a comprehensive appendix of medical abbreviations. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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