Medical malpractice: a cardiovascular perspective

S Y Tan

doi:10.1111/j.1755-5922.2010.00254.x

Medical malpractice: a cardiovascular perspective

Cardiovasc Ther. 2012 Jun;30(3):e140-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1755-5922.2010.00254.x. Epub 2010 Dec 6.

Author

S Y Tan¹

Affiliation

¹ John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, USA. siang@hawaii.edu

PMID: 21129166
DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-5922.2010.00254.x

Abstract

This article reviews the elements of medical malpractice, informed consent, and affirmative defense; and discusses the legal risks associated with the diagnosis and therapy of cardiovascular disease.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Cardiology / legislation & jurisprudence*
Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnosis
Cardiovascular Diseases / therapy*
Compensation and Redress / legislation & jurisprudence
Humans
Informed Consent / legislation & jurisprudence
Liability, Legal*
Malpractice / legislation & jurisprudence*
Medical Errors / legislation & jurisprudence*
Physician's Role
Professional Misconduct / legislation & jurisprudence*
Risk Assessment
Risk Factors