So you're being sued: Do's and don'ts for the defendant

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Culley, CA [1 ]
Spisak, LJ [1 ]
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[1] Cleveland Clin, Dept Internal Med, Cleveland, OH 44106 USA
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10.3949/ccjm.69.10.752
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
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Many physicians find themselves involved in malpractice litigation during their careers, either as defendants or as expert witnesses. Knowing a few do's and don'ts can help make the process easier, prevent professional and financial disaster for you or other medical professionals, and even prevent a lawsuit altogether.
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