Understanding The Principles and Practice of Legal Oncology

PART I

Legal Process in Cancer Care Malpractice

PART I

Introduction to Legal Oncology

Gives clinicians a brief rationale of why this book was written and how it can be useful to them.

Chapter 1

Medical Negligence

Gives clinicians an overview of medical malpractice

Chapter 2

Informed Consent

Gives clinicians an overview of informed consent process; clinician vs. institutional liability

Chapter 3

Trial

Gives clinicians an overview of the lawsuit process

Chapter 4

Deposition

Gives clinicians an overview of the deposition process from plaintiff and defendant side, and pointers.

Chapter 5

Expert Witness Testimony

Gives clinicians an overview on what is expected of them as an expert witness and pointers on how to be a good expert witness

Chapter 6

PART II

Clinical Oncological Practice

PART II

Radiation Oncology

Provides clinicians with the knowledge of common lawsuits and cause of actions against radiation oncologists by way of clinical vignettes (SOAP note format) and legal issues (IRAC format)

Chapter 7

Surgical Oncology

Provides clinicians with the knowledge of common lawsuits and cause of actions against oncologic surgeons by way of clinical vignettes (SOAP note format) and legal issues (IRAC format)

Chapter 8

Medical Oncology

Provides clinicians with the knowledge of common lawsuits and cause of actions against oncologists by way of clinical vignettes (SOAP note format) and legal issues (IRAC format)

Chapter 9

Pathology

Provides clinicians with the knowledge of common lawsuits and cause of actions against pathologists by way of clinical vignettes (SOAP note format) and legal issues (IRAC format)

Chapter 10

Radiology

Provides clinicians with the knowledge of common lawsuits and cause of actions against radiologists by way of clinical vignettes (SOAP note format) and legal issues (IRAC format)

Chapter 11

Emergency Medicine

Provides clinicians with the knowledge of common lawsuits and cause of actions against ER physicians by way of clinical vignettes (SOAP note format) and legal issues (IRAC format)

Chapter 12

Family Practice & Primary Care Physicians

Provides clinicians with the knowledge of common lawsuits and cause of actions against primary care physicians by way of clinical vignettes (SOAP note format) and legal issues (IRAC format)

Chapter 13

Psycho-oncology

Provides clinicians with the knowledge of common lawsuits and cause of actions against mental health physicians by way of clinical vignettes (SOAP note format) and legal issues (IRAC format)

Chapter 14

PART III

Clinical Operations in Cancer Care

PART III

Use of Midlevel Professionals

Gives the clinician the overview of liability in using midlevel professionals in the cancer clinic

Chapter 15

Pain Management and Opioid Use

Gives an overview of due care needed in prescribing or not prescribing opioids

Chapter 16

Cannabinoids & Herbal Supplements

Gives an overview of CBD and other integrative oncology treatments and their coordination of care and liability

Chapter 17

Cancer Screening

Gives clinicians of which cancer screening tests they are responsible for and the legal implications if not discussed with patients

Chapter 18

FDA

Gives clinicians understanding of how FDA plays into their clinical decisions, such as treatment options and the risk incurred in prescribing off-label therapeutics

Chapter 19

Genetic Counseling

Gives clinicians understanding of the process and responsibilities

Chapter 20

Clinical Trials

Provides outline of duty of clinicians

Chapter 21

Quality Improvement

Provides appropriate outline of the QI program and its implication in medical malpractice

Chapter 22

Accreditation

Provides clinicians with the reasoning for maintaining accreditation

Chapter 23

Medical Legal Ethics and Professionalism

Gives clinicians a review of AMA ethics and professional guidelines and duties

Chapter 24

Physician Peer Review and Physician Help Program

Gives clinicians a roadmap of the process and its implications, especially when in bad faith

Chapter 25

Cancer Causation

Gives clinicians overview of compensation available for patients claiming cancer causation—agent orange, asbestos, etc.

Chapter 26

This authoritative handbook provides the information and insight you need to avoid common medico-legal pitfalls

Cancer care represents a significant portion of total U.S. health care spending. Mistakes come at great costs to the individual clinician and the entire healthcare system. One misstep can destroy an otherwise stellar medical career. Clinicians must be versed in the interface of law and medicine so that they can practice medicine more effectively and economically.

Understanding the Principles and Practice of Legal Oncology delivers expert advice on how to avoid lawsuits while at the same time contributing to the reduction of healthcare costs and improving patient access. You'll learn how to steer clear of the most common legal hazards and mitigate any anxiety over the need to perform additional workups and documentations. Packed with clinical vignettes and relevant legal principles, this is an essential resource for physicians, surgeons, nurses, researchers, medical physicists, technicians, and those who are in the business of taking care of patients.

Features

• Explores the legal ramifications of prescribing vs. not prescribing opioids in the current stricter regulation landscape
• Covers the ethical considerations of using artificial intelligence to manage cancer treatment
• Explains the legal implications of not ordering screening tests when patients request them
• Describes the goals of a peer review, which is not always in good faith
• Refines the process on how to give proper informed consent
• Clears up what to say or not to say in a deposition if a patient files a lawsuit
• Elucidates the liability of practicing medicine as an employee in a hospital setting
• Outlines how to use midlevel providers safely, and much more