New compilation of litigated cases emphasizes risk management and patient education
LOS ANGELES, November 6, 2017 – The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) today announced that seven years after the release of its highly popular Medicine on Trial, it has published a new second edition as an educational resource for its member physicians.
Inspired by the positive response to its original edition, Medicine on Trial – Risk Management Lessons from Litigated Cases, Second Edition is a compilation of more than 80 real-life, litigated cases, providing unique and meaningful insights into the experience of physicians who have been involved in court or arbitration disputes with their patients. Each case, accompanied by a commentary from CAP’s General Counsel Gordon Ownby, sheds light on the various policies and routine procedures that physicians can implement to minimize risk in their own practice.
This comprehensive medical malpractice case reference, available in an impressive desktop book and electronic versions, is offered to CAP members as a complimentary resource, and explains how physicians in private practice and hospital settings can better communicate with their patients, and each other, to mitigate risk. It also addresses topics such as dealing with challenging patients, adhering to patient rights and confidentiality requirements, end-of-life conversations, and much more.
“No healthcare provider wants to be embroiled in a legal dispute, but the reality is that – regardless of their commitment to employing best practices – most physicians will be sued for medical malpractice at least once during their lifetime,” said Mr. Ownby. “By offering these real-world case studies, CAP is providing its members with the insight to build on those practices that improve medical outcomes and minimize risk.”
CAP CEO Sarah Pacini added: “Today’s physicians must practice expert medicine with a keen understanding of technology and law – and that can present myriad challenges. That’s why CAP has built a formidable team of risk management specialists whose extensive acumen spans all facets of the healthcare and legal professions. Their expert consultations and guidance, paired with invaluable content offerings such as Medicine on Trial, continue to provide immeasurable value to CAP members.”
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About the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc.
The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP), established in 1975, offers medical professional liability protection to nearly 12,000 of California's finest physicians through the Mutual Protection Trust, an unincorporated interindemnity arrangement pursuant to California Insurance Code Section 1280.7. In 2013, CAP organized CAPAssurance, a Risk Purchasing Group, to bring liability insurance coverage to hospitals, healthcare facilities, and large medical groups. Based in Los Angeles, CAP also has offices in San Diego, Orange County, Sacramento, and Palo Alto. For more information, visit www.CAPphysicians.com. CAP is licensed as a California surplus lines broker (License No. 0B72723). The insurance products provided under the CAPAssurance, a Risk Purchasing Group, program are issued by a “non-admitted” or “surplus line” insurer that is not licensed by the State of California.
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