Radiology and the Law

I Malpractice Litigation.- 1 Malpractice.- 2 Vicarious Liability.- 3 Standards and Practice Guidelines.- 4 Anatomy of a Malpractice Lawsuit.- 5 Expert Witnesses.- 6 Countersuits.- 7 Alternative Dispute Resolution.- 8 Criminal Prosecution.- 9 Professional Liability Insurance.- 10 Special Residency Issues.- 11 Reactions of Physicians Sued for Malpractice.- 12 Role of the Radiologist-Defendant at Trial.- 13 Risk Management.- II The Missed Diagnosis: Overview.- 14 The Missed Diagnosis: Overview.- 15 Interpreting Too Many Studies Per Day.- III Communication and Records.- 16 Radiology Reports.- 17 Communication of the Radiologic Findings.- 18 Release and Storage of Radiologic Images.- 19 Medical Records.- 20 Confidentiality.- IV Radiology Practice and Specific Procedures.- 21 Consent.- 22 Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders.- 23 Barium Enema.- 24 Breast Imaging.- 25 Interventional Procedures.- 26 Ionic Versus Nonionic Contrast Material.- 27 Sedation and Analgesia.- 28 Medical Devices.- 29 The Pregnant Patient.- 30 Computed Tomography Screening Studies.- V Electronic Imaging.- 31 Teleradiology.- 32 E-Mail.- 33 Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS).- VI Governmental/Regulatory.- 34 Credentialing and Peer Review.- 35 Infected or Substance-Abuse-Impaired Radiologist.- 36 Federal Fraud and Abuse Enforcement and Compliance Plans.- 37 Professional Courtesy.- 38 Sexual Harassment.- 39 Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).