Everyone knows that physicians are much more educated than most, knowledgeable of all the complex systems of the human body, how they work together, and what to do when those systems fail. But today’s doctor needs to know a lot more than that. He or she must also be a bit of an entrepreneur and manager, familiar with many aspects of business. Perhaps the most important non-medical aspect for a physician to become well versed in is risk management.
Here are three things that every doctor must know about medical malpractice: