Medical Malpractice: Guide to Medical Issues

VOLUME 1

PART I: EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Malpractice in the Emergency Room
Chapter 3 Emergency Department: Organization and Regulation
Chapter 4 Stabilization of the Trauma Victim
Chapter 4A Biochemical Aspects of Pain
Chapter 5 Evaluation of Abdominal Pain
Chapter 6 Evaluation of Chest Pain
Chapter 7A Whiplash Injuries--Treatment
Chapter 7 Conditions Causing Respiratory Distress
Chapter 8 Spinal Cord Injuries
Chapter 9 Pediatric Emergency Care
Chapter 10 Case Annotations: Emergency Medicine
Glossary: Emergency Medicine Terms

PART II: ANESTHESIOLOGY
Chapter 11 Malpractice in Anesthesiology
Chapter 12 Anesthesiology: Qualifications and Board Certification
Chapter 13 Drugs Used in General Anesthesia
Chapter 14 The Anesthesia Machine: Mechanical Mishaps
Chapter 15 Preanesthetic Evaluation and Care
Chapter 16 Hazards and Complications of Intubation
Chapter 17 Monitoring Ventilation and Respiration

VOLUME 2

Chapter 18 Monitoring the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 19 Temperature Monitoring During Anesthesia
Chapter 20 Fluid Balance and Replacement
Chapter 21 Termination of Anesthesia, Emergence and Postoperative Surveillance
Chapter 22 Spinal Anesthesia
Chapter 23 Epidural and Caudal Anesthesia, and Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Chapter 24 Brain Damage Associated with Anesthesia
Chapter 25--29 [Reserved]
Chapter 30 Case Annotations: Anesthesiology
Glossary: Anesthesiology Terms

PART III: SURGERY
Chapter 31 Malpractice in Surgery
Chapter 32 General Surgery: Qualifications and Board Certification
Chapter 33 Gallbladder and Bile Duct Surgery
Chapter 34 Surgery of the Pancreas
Chapter 35 Kidney Surgery
Chapter 36 Vasectomy
Chapter 37 Appendectomy
Chapter 38 Intestinal Surgery: Errors, Injuries, and Complications
Chapter 39 Repair of Hernias: Groin, Diaphragmatic, Abdominal, et al.
Chapter 40 Laparoscopic Surgery
Chapter 41 Dental/Oral Surgery

VOLUME 3

Chapter 42 Breast Disease and Surgery
Chapter 43 Hand Surgery
Chapter 44 Infections that Complicate Surgery
Chapter 45 Hospital Infections
Chapter 46 Neck Surgery: Thyroid, Parathyroid and Parotid Glands
Chapter 47 Cardiac Surgery
Chapter 47A Myocardial Infarction
Chapter 48 Surgery for Arterial Vascular Disease: Complications and Technical Errors
Chapter 48A Venous Thrombosis
Chapter 49 Aortic Aneurysms
Chapter 49A Pulmonary Embolism
Chapter 50 Case Annotations: Surgery
Glossary: Surgery Terms

PART IV: ORTHOPEDICS
Chapter 51 Malpractice in Orthopedics
Chapter 52 Orthopedic Surgery: Qualifications and Board Certification
Chapter 53 Casts, Traction and Orthopedic Appliances: Errors in Application and Complications
Chapter 54 Internal and External Fixation Devices: Complications and Errors in Technique
Chapter 55 Total Joint Replacements
Chapter 55A Total Hip Replacement

VOLUME 4

Chapter 56 Orthopedic Infections
Chapter 57 Vascular Injuries, Compartment Syndromes and Other Circulatory Complications
Chapter 58 Peripheral Nerve Injuries and Pain Syndromes
Chapter 58A Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
Chapter 59 Decubitus Ulcers (Pressure Sores)
Chapter 60 Hip Surgery
Chapter 61 Arthroscopic Surgery
Chapter 62 [Reserved]
Chapter 63 Chiropractic: An Overview
Chapter 64 Case Annotations: Orthopedics
Glossary: Orthopedics Terms

PART V: NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSURGERY
Chapter 65 Malpractice in Neurology and Neurosurgery
Chapter 66 Neurology and Neurosurgery: Qualifications and Board Certification
Chapter 67 Head and Neck Injuries
Chapter 67A Cerebrovascular Disease
Chapter 68 Infections of the Central Nervous System
Chapter 69 Hydrocephalus
Chapter 70 Spinal Surgery
Chapter 71 Stereotactic Neurosurgery
Chapter 72 The Neurological Examination
Chapter 73 Sequelae of Head Injuries
Chapter 74 Medical Treatment of Acute Head Injuries
Chapter 75--77 [Reserved]
Chapter 78 Case Annotations: Neurology and Neurosurgery
Glossary: Neurology and Neurosurgery Terms

PART VI: PSYCHIATRY
Chapter 79 Malpractice in Psychiatry
Chapter 80 Psychiatry: Qualifications and Board Certification
Chapter 81 Faulty Assessment and Management of Suicidal Intent
Chapter 82 Faulty Assessment and Management of Homicidal Intent
Chapter 83 Drug Therapy in Psychiatric Disorders

VOLUME 5

Chapter 84 Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Chapter 85 [Reserved]
Chapter 86 Case Annotations: Psychiatry
Glossary: Psychiatry Terms

PART VII: OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
Chapter 87 Malpractice in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Chapter 88 Obstetrics and Gynecology: Qualifications and Responsibilities
Chapter 89 Oral Contraceptives and Intrauterine Devices
Chapter 90 Hysterectomy
Chapter 91 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and Ovarian Cysts
Chapter 91A Toxic Shock Syndrome
Chapter 92 Treatment of Infertility
Chapter 93 Tubal Ligation
Chapter 94 High-Risk Pregnancy
Chapter 95 Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Chapter 96 Abortion
Chapter 97 Ectopic Pregnancy
Chapter 98 Prenatal Care
Chapter 99 [Reserved]
Chapter 100 Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Chapter 101 Prematurity and Postmaturity
Chapter 102 The Conduct of Labor
Chapter 103 Delivery and Fetal Extraction Procedures
Chapter 103A Shoulder Dystocia and Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy
Chapter 104 Intrapartum Fetal Distress
Chapter 105 Breech Presentations
Chapter 106 Cesarean Section
Chapter 107 Postpartum Hemorrhage, Infection and Maternal Injuries
Chapter 108 Birth Defects: Prevention, Detection and Treatment
Chapter 109--119 [Reserved]

VOLUME 6

Chapter 120 Case Annotations: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Glossary: Obstetrics and Gynecology Terms

PART VIII: NEONATOLOGY
Chapter 121 Malpractice in Neonatology
Chapter 122 Neonatology: Qualifications and Board Certification
Chapter 123 Routine Neonatal Care and Screening
Chapter 124 Resuscitation of the Depressed Neonate
Chapter 125 Critical Care: Respiratory Therapy
Chapter 126 Neonatal Jaundice
Chapter 126A Rh Factor and Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn
Chapter 127 Critical Care: Specialized Feeding Techniques
Chapter 128 Neurologic Disorders in the Neonate
Chapter 129 Shaken-Baby Syndrome
Chapter 129A Child Abuse
Chapter 129B Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Chapter 130 Case Annotations: Neonatology
Chapter 131 Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Glossary: Neonatology Terms
Chapter 132--150 [Reserved]

PART IX: [RESERVED]

PART X: [RESERVED]

PART XI: PLASTIC SURGERY
Chapter 151 Malpractice in Plastic Surgery
Chapter 152 Plastic Surgery: Qualifications and Board Certification
Chapter 153 Face-Lifts and Adjuvant Procedures
Chapter 154 Brow-Lift and Blepharoplasty
Chapter 155 Rhinoplasty
Chapter 156 Breast Reconstruction, Augmentation and Reduction
Chapter 157 Body Sculpting
Chapter 158 An Overview of Bariatric Surgery
Chapter 159 Cosmetic Skin Surgery
Chapter 160 Case Annotations: Plastic Surgery
Glossary: Plastic Surgery Terms

VOLUME 7

PART XII: ONCOLOGY
Chapter 161 Malpractice in Oncology
Chapter 162 Oncology: Qualifications and Board Certification
Chapter 163 Radiation Errors and Complications in Cancer Care
Chapter 163A Mammography
Chapter 164 Complications of Cancer Chemotherapy
Chapter 165 Cancer of the Colon, Rectum, Anus, and Appendix
Chapter 166 Skin Cancer
Chapter 167 Bone Cancer
Chapter 168 Cancer of the Cervix
Chapter 169 Lung Cancer
Chapter 169A Prostate Cancer
Chapter 169B Cancer in Children
Chapter 170 Case Annotations: Oncology
Glossary: Oncology Terms

PART XIII: OPHTHALMOLOGY
Chapter 171 Malpractice on Ophthalmology
Chapter 172 Ophthalmology: Qualifications and Board Certification
Chapter 173 Cataracts
Chapter 174 Glaucoma
Chapter 175 Retinopathy of Prematurity
Chapter 176 Penetrating Injuries to the Eye
Chapter 176A Occupational Eye Injuries and Burns
Chapter 177 Laser Eye Surgery
Chapter 178 Corneal Transplantation and Replacement
Chapter 179 Macular Degeneration
Chapter 180 Case Annotations: Ophthalmology
Glossary: Ophthalmology Terms
INDEX