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S C Charles

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PubMed1985

The physician and malpractice litigation.

Malpractice litigation alleging failure to practice responsibly and competently against an increasing number of doctors in America cannot be viewed simply as a legal or insurance problem. It affects the doctor in a highly personal way and in most cases generates emotional and/or physical symptoms for at least a limited period during the process. Intellectual and emotional understanding of the nature of litigation is necessary not only within the medical community but also within the community at large because of its potential for long range negative effects on healthcare.

Adaptation, Psychological↗
PubMed1984

Physicians' self-reports of reactions to malpractice litigation.

The authors devised a survey as a first step in assessing physicians' perceptions of the impact of medical malpractice litigation on their professional practice and personal lives. Subjects were a sample of physicians in Cook County, Ill., who had been sued during 1977-1981. Many respondents reported changes in how they practiced their profession. Two clusters of self-reported symptoms in reaction to the litigation also emerged. Further studies, including clinical interviews, are needed to clarify the impact of medical malpractice suits on the sociological reality of medical practice.

Adjustment Disorders↗
PubMed1982

Pitfalls in the diagnosis of patients with affective disorders.

In current clinical practice, affective disorder is a frequently designated diagnosis with clear treatment implications. Despite recent advances in establishing diagnostic criteria, there remains a considerable lack of clarity in the definition of affectively laden emotional disturbances. Four case histories illustrate some areas of confusion.

Adult↗