Horrors of the Hospital: Successfully Navigating the World of Medical Malpractice - Print Edition

Print Edition

Horrors of the Hospital: Successfully Navigating the World of Medical Malpractice is designed to help healthcare professionals understand the legal system in regard to hospital malpractice claims. Each chapter is based on an actual case and details the events that transpired, eventually leading to a guilty verdict and a multi-million dollar payout from the hospital. These cases were recounted by the Law Offices of Damian D. Capozzola in Los Angeles and published in AHC Media’s monthly newsletter Healthcare Risk Management. They offer a glimpse into the world of malpractice, providing expert guidance to keep you and your patients safe.

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Medical malpractice is a constant worry for physicians, risk managers, and hospital administrators. The book details actual court cases with a summary and the authors’, who are lawyers, commentary on what the case means for the reader and how to avoid such problems in the future.

The publication offers 34 chapters that are drawn from actual cases and the authors offer advice on how to view the case and learn from the mistakes make by others.

Sample stories include:

• Jury Slaps Hospital with $103 Million Verdict for Premature Delivery of Now Brain Damaged Child
• Hospital Medication Errors Causes Drug Reaction that is Nearly Lethal - $121 Million Dollar Verdict Awarded
• $15 Million Verdict Awarded to Victim of Overdose Death from Propofol
• Transcription Error Results in Medication Dose that is Fatal and $140 Million Verdict
• $17.5 Million Awarded to Family of Teenager for Hospital’s Improper Administration of Anesthesia
• 81-Year-Old Woman’s Fall from Bed After Surgery Results in $3.5 Million Verdict
• Negligent Placement of Patient in Room with Psychotic Patient Leads to $6 Million Verdict
• $15 Million Awarded for Fetal Monitoring that was Negligent and Resulted in Cerebral Palsy
• Excessive Bleeding After Childbirth Leads to Mother’s Death, Over $15 Million in Damages
• ...and much more!

Features & Benefits:

• Medical malpractice cases written by and commented on by lawyers
• Helps the reader learn from the mistakes made by others
• Learn from others in your position have gone through
• Learn how lawyers view the medical malpractice process

Product Code. S15247