Expert Advice for the Expert Witness.

IF 1.9 1区社会学 Q1 AREA STUDIES

African Affairs Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Epub Date: 2023-07-28 DOI:10.1016/j.aan.2023.06.001

Richard P Dutton

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Abstract

The malpractice system in the United States provides civil remedies-payment-for patients injured by non-standard-of-care medical practice. Anesthesiologists are not sued often, but one can still expect to be named in a suit at least once in their career. Although many prefer not to be involved in malpractice cases, there is a critical role for anesthesiologist expert witnesses to educate and inform the court regarding the appropriate standard of anesthesia care, and the contribution, if any, of anesthesia clinicians to specific adverse outcomes. This article describes the basic features of malpractice litigation, offering advice for anesthesiologist expert witnesses.

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美国的医疗事故制度为因不符合医疗标准的医疗行为而受伤的患者提供民事赔偿。麻醉科医生并不经常被起诉，但在他们的职业生涯中，仍有可能至少被起诉一次。尽管许多麻醉医师不愿卷入渎职案件，但麻醉医师专家证人在教育和告知法庭麻醉护理的适当标准以及麻醉临床医师对特定不良后果的影响（如果有的话）方面发挥着至关重要的作用。本文介绍了医疗事故诉讼的基本特征，并为麻醉科专家证人提供了建议。

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African Affairs Multiple-

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4.30

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17.90%

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期刊介绍： African Affairs is published on behalf of the Royal African Society. It publishes articles on recent political, social and economic developments in sub-Saharan countries. Also included are historical studies that illuminate current events in the continent. Each issue of African Affairs contains a substantial section of book reviews, with occasional review articles. There is also an invaluable list of recently published books, and a listing of articles on Africa that have appeared in non-Africanist journals.