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Lesson
Introduction
1 topic, 2 min.
Lesson
Elements of a Lawsuit
11 topics, 34 min.
Introduction to Understanding Lawsuits
3 m.Definition of Duty
2 m.Definition of Breach
4 m.Definition of Causation
2 m.Definition of Damages
5 m.Degree of Proof Requirements
4 m.Informed Consent and Res Ipsa Loquitur
6 m.Case Example: Negligence
2 m.Liability Regarding Curbside Consult and Tumor Boards
8 m.Key Considerations for Plantiff Lawyers to Take a Case
3 m.Summarizing the Elements of a Lawsuit
1 m.Lesson
What To Do if You Are Sued
6 topics, 22 min.
Lesson
Communication with Families About Harmful Events in Radiology
10 topics, 29 min.
Introduction to Communicating With Families
2 m.Factors Contributing to Adverse Events in Radiology
2 m.Overview of Errors and Optimal Communication with Families
6 m.Determining When an Apology is Appropriate
2 m.Barriers to Communicating With Patients and Families About Errors
3 m.State Apology Laws
3 m.Communication and Resolution Programs (CRPs)
6 m.Steps to Address Adverse Events
6 m.Implications of CRPs for Radiologists
3 m.Summary on Communicating With Families
2 m.Lesson
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
3 topics, 13 min.
Lesson
Tips for Behavior as a Defendant at Trial
6 topics, 19 min.
Lesson
Conclusion
1 topic, 3 min.
0:01
So the third element is causation.
0:05
And this is where the, this is a link that has
0:09
to be made between breach
0:12
and the fourth element, which is damages.
0:14
So causation literally says that,
0:18
but four, the physician's negligence
0:24
this injury would not have occurred.
0:27
So I review a lot of cases.
0:28
I see a lot of cases where people come to see me
0:31
and say, oh, I've got this sort of terrible injury,
0:34
or this, that, and the other happened.
0:36
But it can't reasonably be linked to something
0:40
that a physician did or didn't do.
0:42
And so if you don't have that crucial link that places
0:47
the breach of the standard of care
0:49
as a direct responsibility for the damage
0:52
that the plaintiff suffered, then there is no case.
0:56
And that's, that's an important thing to understand, is
0:59
to have that link.
Definition of Causation
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0:01
So the third element is causation.
0:05
And this is where the, this is a link that has
0:09
to be made between breach
0:12
and the fourth element, which is damages.
0:14
So causation literally says that,
0:18
but four, the physician's negligence
0:24
this injury would not have occurred.
0:27
So I review a lot of cases.
0:28
I see a lot of cases where people come to see me
0:31
and say, oh, I've got this sort of terrible injury,
0:34
or this, that, and the other happened.
0:36
But it can't reasonably be linked to something
0:40
that a physician did or didn't do.
0:42
And so if you don't have that crucial link that places
0:47
the breach of the standard of care
0:49
as a direct responsibility for the damage
0:52
that the plaintiff suffered, then there is no case.
0:56
And that's, that's an important thing to understand, is
0:59
to have that link.
Report
Faculty
David M Yousem, MD, MBA
Professor of Radiology, Vice Chairman and Associate Dean
Johns Hopkins University
Kelly P. Yousem, JD
Plaintiff’s Attorney
Stephen D. Brown, MD, FACR, HEC-C
Associate Professor of Radiology (Part-time)
Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School
Tags
Non-Clinical
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