Abstract
Physicians should make every effort to avoid malpractice suits. However, if they become involved in a case where malpractice is alleged, there are rules and protocols visited on both physicians and lawyers that will assist in successfully defending the physician or medical group. In exploring these rules and protocols, many of the methods of avoiding malpractice in the first instance become apparent. The authors' conclusions in the instant papers all lead to one conclusion: having a good lawyer to whom the physician can relate, as well as establishment of a careful, caring, thorough and rational relationship with the patient and ultimately the judge and jury, if necessary, are the keys to success in any malpractice or potential malpractice setting.
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