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N1B4Q28 Why Sue the physician ?

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Cedrick
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07/02/06 - 12:13 PM

A 40 year old woman discovers a breast mass during self examination
At a routine health maintenance examination 2 months ago,her physician had told her all findings were normal
after having a mammogram that is suspicious for breast cancer,the patient begins to wonder if her physician failed to notice the lump during the examination 2 months ago
she is most likely to sue the physician under which of the following circumstances ?

a.-occurrence of breast cancer
b.-poor communication between the patient and physician
c.-potential finacial reward for the patient
d.-strong pressure from family members

scooby
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07/02/06 - 12:16 PM

i think A...the first reaction would be of anger which manifests as the urge to sue the doc...wot say?

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07/02/06 - 01:09 PM

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robin082006
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07/02/06 - 01:20 PM

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07/02/06 - 01:53 PM

wow you guys did some coffe today I will go get some for me,oh yeah the question

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07/02/06 - 09:21 PM

Diego Casali
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07/03/06 - 02:42 AM

B.

Lack of communication between physician and patient is the most common cause of malpractice suit.

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07/03/06 - 06:26 AM

Diego Casali wrote:
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Lack of communication between physician and patient is the most common cause of malpractice suit.

Amen to this!! {unfortunately many will take it for granted and say "its easy" to communicate concisely, conscientiously and in words that the patient understands}

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07/03/06 - 07:08 AM

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