Chemical Peels
CHAPTER18 Chemical Peels Gustavo A. Rubio and Thomas J. Baker Chemical skin peeling remains among the most common cosmetic procedures performed by plastic surgeons and dermatologists. Chemical resurfacing has been…
Safety in the Outpatient Setting
CHAPTER10 Safety in the Outpatient Setting Geoffrey R. Keyes An unfavorable result in plastic surgery can range from patient dissatisfaction with a surgical outcome to severe morbidity or mortality. Patient…
Bringing High Reliability to the Operating Room
CHAPTER6 Bringing High Reliability to the Operating Room John T. Paige The operating room (OR) is a complex, dynamic work environment in which multiple professions must interact with each other…
Disclosure of Adverse Events: A Principled Approach to Doing the Right Thing
CHAPTER11 Disclosure of Adverse Events: A Principled Approach to Doing the Right Thing David J. Birnbach and Timothy B. McDonald Human beings, no matter how well trained or well intentioned,…
Disruptive Behavior: The Imperative for Awareness and Action
CHAPTER9 Disruptive Behavior: The Imperative for Awareness and Action Sheri A. Keitz and David J. Birnbach Case Scenarios Case 1: Tuesday, 7:15 am, preoperative holding area: Dr. A, a surgeon,…
Medical Malpractice and Plastic Surgery
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Informed Consent, Record Keeping, and Documentation
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The Dissatisfied Patient
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The Legal Implications of Unfavorable Results
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Why We Fail
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