Beschreibung:
Why do patients sue their doctors? The answer is not straightforward. It is unlikely to be singular. One thing, however, is certain: the answer is important to the quality of health care. This book provides answers to this important question.
IntroductionImpaired doctorsPosttraumatic stress disorderDeliriumCerebral palsyPostnatal depressionSyncopeVisual disturbanceHeadacheSteroid toxicitySagging lipChildhood cancerNeck painShoulder painUnexplained feverSore wristHaemoptysisDyspnoeaChest painBreast lumpsSick infantObesityAbdominal painUnexplained weight lossRectal bleedingMissed periodPelvic organ prolapseLeg weaknessLacerated footListening and observingThinking and reasoning Professionalism and insightLessons for doctors and others Further reading