Editorial Review:

Medical-legal consultant Randine Lewis provides lawyers with basic instruction in the practice of modern medicine, and introduces health care professionals to the process of litigation. Her goal is not to incite frivolous or excessive legal actions; instead, she hopes to enable people on both sides of a legal issue to understand how the other side will proceed toward obtaining some kind of redress. Lewis maintains that medical knowledge is lacking in most law firms and her book seeks to remedy that. With the basics of medicine clearly laid out and the risks inherent in medical treatment explained, her book will be a hands-on desk reference not only in law offices but also in medical and health care occupations. Well illustrated, with examples, lists, and medical terms clearly explained, the book will also be useful to paralegals, nurses, consultants, and other professionals who become involved in litigation involving health care.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0

Not Totally Satisying!:

Despite the claim that this caters to the needs of plaintiffs, defendants and medical consultants, this book is primarily geared to the legal practitioner who needs a comprehensive background knowledge in medicine and clinical practice. This is so obvious when a major portion of the book is dedicated to "Medicine for Lawyers". The book gives a respectable overview of the nuances of medical practice. This may be helpful to the uninitiated prosecuting or defending a malpractice case. Those already deep into... more info

Well suited as a course textbook.:

Lewis overviews winning strategies for locating and selecting medical experts and consultants. The critical aspect of defendant performance within or below professional standards for clinical practice is explained, along with analysis of what type of expert witness could most effectively appraise and testify regarding these standards. The author concludes this discussion with a listing of resources for further investigation of experts and professional standards.