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When Good Doctors Get Sued: A Guide for Defendant Physicians Involved in Malpractice Lawsuits [Paperback]

Angela M. Dodge (Author), Steven F. Fitzer (Author)


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November 1, 2001
Written for health care professionals to prepare themselves for a deposition or trial testimony in a medical malpractice lawsuit. Focuses on listening, answering questions effectively, and avoiding common legal traps. Also covers related topics such as who is at high risk for lawsuits, the emotional toll, and coping strategies.


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"...a valuable guide.. Forewarned is forearmed and this little gem fulfills its stated purpose." -- Robert Goad, M.D., Mason General Hospital

"..[the authors] have found a way to make the system comprehensible with pointed suggestions for success." -- Paul M. Lisnek, J.D., Ph.D.

"Fast-paced reading which covers the basics in an easy-to-understand manner [with] pointed suggestions for success." -- Paul Lisnek, J.D., Ph.D. Jury Consultant and Trial Lawyer

"Well-written, instructional, and timely, it is a solid primer that gives the physician a strong edge.." -- Richard Anderson, M.D., Chairman of the Board, The Doctors' Company

"a solid primer that gives the physician a strong edge in the tricky, combative arena of malpractice litigation." -- Robert Anderson, M.D., CEO of The Doctors' Company

About the Author

Angela M. Dodge, Ph.D. is a trial consultant and social psychologist who specializes in working with health care professionals who are being sued for malpractice. She is an expert in courtroom communication and jury behavior, and has worked with over 500 doctors and other health care providers. Her collaborator, Steven F. Fitzer, is a highly regarded medical malpractice defense attorney.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 156 pages
  • Publisher: Dodge Publications (November 1, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1581510918
  • ISBN-13: 978-1581510911
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,179,122 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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