Abstract
Our scribe reflects on medical litigation cases... can they be predicted?
Highlights
Mud-spattered and breathless, Mr Slop FRCS was struggling up a steep track beside Mount Middle on his bright yellow mountain bike when his telephone rang
‘Slop, do you have any ideas about how we clinicians can spot a malign patient when they first consult with us? Er, that is to say one who is going to sue or make a complaint?’ ‘May I ask if you have had a bad experience recently, Mr Slightly Esteemed Editor?’ ‘Yes, but I would rather not talk about the case
Mr Slop FRCS began to reflect on his experiences with regard to complaints and litigation
Summary
Mud-spattered and breathless, Mr Slop FRCS was struggling up a steep track beside Mount Middle on his bright yellow mountain bike when his telephone rang. How Mr Slop identifies a difficult patient It was the Slightly Esteemed Editor on the line.
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