Abstract
It finally happened to me: I was sued for malpractice by the family of a patient who had died suddenly. My inner turmoil in the aftermath of this traumatic event affected me deeply. While I was an experienced family doctor dedicated to patient-centered medicine, the event challenged my customary approach to my patients. I share three vignettes from my practice that describe my inner dialogue both "preprosecution" and "postprosecution" and explain how I acted in each case.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 475-477 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Annals of Family Medicine |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Sep 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- bioethics
- legal liability
- medical errors
- patient-centered care
- physician-patient relations
- primary care
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Family Practice