What drives cystectomy-related malpractice lawsuits?
Rena Malik, MD, discusses findings from a recent Urology Practice study.
In this interview, Rena Malik, MD, discusses findings from the recent Urology Practice paper, “A 30-Year Review of Cystectomy Litigation,” for which she served as senior author. Malik is an assistant professor and director of female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at the University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore.
Malpractice Consult: What to know about direct examination of expert witnesses
December 4th 2023"In the 21st century, expert witnesses serve a vital role in presenting evidence to a jury. A good expert will be able to distill complex information into digestible elements the jurors can understand," writes Austin Richards, Esq.
Urology Malpractice: Kenton H. Steele, Esq, discusses expert witnesses from the attorney perspective
August 25th 2021“Their opinions do need to be credible and be honest, but there is some component of being able to walk a line between providing a candid, unbiased opinion, and knowing that you are retained to represent a specific side in that case,” says Kenton H. Steele, Esq.
Researchers evaluate data on priapism malpractice litigation
July 30th 2021“I think it's the responsibility of the physician to really take on educating and counseling and setting clear expectations and that way, when complications do arise, patients are better equipped, and they have a more favorable outcome,” says Ariana Matz, MD.
