Urology Malpractice: Kenton H. Steele, Esq, discusses expert witnesses from the attorney perspective

Based on 5- and 10-year study periods, physicians with single or multiple paid medical malpractice claims “were shown to have a greatly elevated risk of having additional paid claims during a future period,” the authors wrote.

"I think there's a lot of fear that can go into talking about these topics," says Katherine Rotker, MD.

"The patient’s counsel alleged that the urologist had failed to properly inform the patient of the risks and complications associated with the treatment," writes Acacia Brush Perko, Esq.

"Hopefully, this will be a resource for people who are preparing for birth, or who have recently experienced birth," says Linda Brubaker, MD, MS.

Be sure to obtain a release before providing patient records.

Expert states less-invasive options should have been considered.