Medico-Legal Issues in Infectious Diseases

• Preface.- General Principles.- Complaints related to the head.- Conditions of the skin/soft tissue in the ER.- Litigation in infections of Obstetrics & Gynecology.- Looking Beyond the Obvious.- Failure to counsel can lead to litigation.- Litigations for unexpected adverse events.- Orthopedic complications.- Neurosurgical medico-legal issues.- Litigations in General Surgery.- Litigation for infection in plastic surgery.- Litigations for HIV-related complications.- Overview of medico-legal issues.- Index.

From the reviews: "Presents the information using a case-based format, followed by discussions of medical and medicolegal highlights. ... it would be better suited for educators who are teaching medical students and physicians in training as an introduction to this topic. ... The themes of appropriate medical therapy and effective patient communication are reinforced throughout the book." (John S. Czachor, Doody's Review Service, May, 2011)