Author	Eisenberg, Ronald L. author
Title	Radiology and the Law [electronic resource] : Malpractice and Other Issues / by Ronald L. Eisenberg
Imprint	New York, NY : Springer New York, 2004
Connect to	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-2040-4
Descript	XVIII, 265 p. online resource

Practically every radiologist would benefit from an all-encompassing guide to malpractice issues in radiology. Dr. Ronald Eisenberg, a highly respected author in the field, has put together a comprehensive reference to provide radiologists with an introduction to malpractice issues and a basic understanding of their relationships with government regulatory agencies and HMOs. This softcover book will detail the mechanics of a lawsuit, how radiologists can become the object of a malpractice action, and what they can do to minimize potential exposure

I Malpractice Litigation -- 1 Malpractice -- 2 Vicarious Liability -- 3 Standards and Practice Guidelines -- 4 Anatomy of a Malpractice Lawsuit -- 5 Expert Witnesses -- 6 Countersuits -- 7 Alternative Dispute Resolution -- 8 Criminal Prosecution -- 9 Professional Liability Insurance -- 10 Special Residency Issues -- 11 Reactions of Physicians Sued for Malpractice -- 12 Role of the Radiologist-Defendant at Trial -- 13 Risk Management -- II The Missed Diagnosis: Overview -- 14 The Missed Diagnosis: Overview -- 15 Interpreting Too Many Studies Per Day -- III Communication and Records -- 16 Radiology Reports -- 17 Communication of the Radiologic Findings -- 18 Release and Storage of Radiologic Images -- 19 Medical Records -- 20 Confidentiality -- IV Radiology Practice and Specific Procedures -- 21 Consent -- 22 Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders -- 23 Barium Enema -- 24 Breast Imaging -- 25 Interventional Procedures -- 26 Ionic Versus Nonionic Contrast Material -- 27 Sedation and Analgesia -- 28 Medical Devices -- 29 The Pregnant Patient -- 30 Computed Tomography Screening Studies -- V Electronic Imaging -- 31 Teleradiology -- 32 E-Mail -- 33 Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS) -- VI Governmental/Regulatory -- 34 Credentialing and Peer Review -- 35 Infected or Substance-Abuse-Impaired Radiologist -- 36 Federal Fraud and Abuse Enforcement and Compliance Plans -- 37 Professional Courtesy -- 38 Sexual Harassment -- 39 Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)