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Being a defendant, tips from a judge, medication errors, and more
May 18, 2017
CRICO Insights: May 2017
| Judge Zobel’s key rules for being deposed... |
| Listen to the question. Make sure you understand it. |
| Stay focused. Don’t be distracted by worrying about the broader strategy—leave that to your lawyer. |
| Answer the question. But only the question asked. |
| Obey your lawyer. If she says, “Don’t answer that question,” stop talking. |
| Don’t rush your answers. Being too prompt can cause as many difficulties as stalling. |
| Don’t speak until spoken to. Plaintiff’s counsel can introduce anything you say into evidence against you. |
| Tell the truth. Because the truth doesn’t go without saying. |
| Source: Doctors and the Law by Hon. Hiller Zobel and Stephen N. Rous, MD. Download your free ebook. |
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Reducing Risk for Medical Malpractice: Join our experts for a discussion of common malpractice traps and strategies to lower your risk of being sued. Register now... |
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What happens after you’re named in a medmal claim? What’s your role in the proceedings? Understand the process and what your involvement is likely to be along the way.” We’re with you at every step... |
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Failure to Double-check Blood-product Dosing Imperils Tonsillectomy Patient A tenfold dosing error of clotting factor to an 8-year-old girl required admission and post-op observation due to increased risk of stroke. What went wrong? |
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Words of Wisdom for Doctors from a Retired Judge Judge (and author) Hiller Zobel has seen plenty of physicians before his bench, and he has some straightforward advice for expert witnesses and defendants. Hear his advice... |
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High patient volume, coupled with a need for operational expediency, can tax safety systems. What can be done to mitigate these risks? Harvard’s nursing leaders convened to identify best practices... |
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