BREAKING BAD NEWS BY DR. JULIUS ADEDUNTAN

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 BREAKING BAD NEWS BY DR. JULIUS ADEDUNTAN

BREAKING BAD NEWS BY DR. JULIUS ADEDUNTAN

OUTLINE Objectives Introduction Epidemiology Implications and Consequences Barriers Conduct and Protocols Psychiatric Settings Conclusion References INTRODUCTION Breaking bad news (BBN) is an important clinical skill, not only for health professionals, but also laymen.(1) Different cultures have modalities of breaking bad…

 Psychiatric Malpractice By Amadasu L.O.

Psychiatric Malpractice By Amadasu L.O.

Outline Objectives Introduction Definitions Goals of psychiatric malpractice law Elements of malpractice action Common allegations of negligence The Litigation process Response to a malpractice action Recommendations for liability prevention Conclusion References Introduction Psychiatrists, like other medical specialists, are liable for…