The legal system and the surgical pathologist: through the eyes of the defendant

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

The American journal of surgical pathology

Abstract

An overview of the legal process is presented, on the basis of the experience gained from being a defendant. Some issues other than pure diagnostic errors that may result in litigation are highlighted. False medical testimony and procedures in place for sanctioning such testimony are discussed.

First Page

316

Last Page

22

DOI

10.1097/PAS.0b013e318133a65b

Publication Date

2-1-2008

Identifier

18223335 (pubmed); 10.1097/PAS.0b013e318133a65b (doi); 00000478-200802000-00017 (pii)

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