Fundamentals of Medical Practice Investigation fills an important gap in the resources for criminal investigators. Appropriate for novice medical investigators as well as seasoned investigators looking to sharpen their skills, this book unites step-by-step fundamentals with up-to-date research reviews of critical issues in the field, including sexual misconduct, patient abuse, drug use among medical practitioners, and unethical or illegal prescription practices. An essential tool for law enforcement and other criminal justice professionals, Fundamentals of Medical Practice Investigation will improve the quality of all types of medical investigation.

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Jeffrey D. Lane

Ashgate Publishing Limited

Taylor & Francis Group

Taylor & Francis Inc

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Gower Publishing Ltd

Taylor and Francis

Routledge

United Kingdom and Ireland, United Kingdom

CRC Press (Unlimited), Boca Raton, 2016

United States, United States of America

Boca Raton, Fla, 2017

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Content: Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Preface
Disclaimer
Acknowledgments
Author
Chapter 1: Medicine and the investigation thereof
Definition
The standard of care
Two broad approaches to medicine
Allopathic medicine
Osteopathic medicine
Investigation
References
Chapter 2: Professional ethics
Hippocratic Oath
Professional ethics
Profession
Ethics
The Four Principles Approach
Autonomy
Beneficence and nonmaleficence
Justice
Influencers of unethical behavior
The ethical investigator
Ethical decision making
References Chapter 3: The regulation of the practice of medicineHow physicians gain licensure
How state medical boards regulate physicians after licensing
Difference between a medical board disciplinary action and malpractice
Sharing of information
How state medical boards serve the public
State medical board physician profiles
Physician discipline statistics
The Medical Practice Act
References
Chapter 4: The investigative process
Definition and purpose of an investigation
Attributes of an effective investigator
Survey of state medical practice acts
Initial complaint review
References Chapter 5: Witness interviews and respondent interviewsWitness interview
Time, location, and setting of the interview
Preparation for the interview
Preparation
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Developing pertinent questions
Asking the question
Listening and observing
Documenting the interview
Interview review
Respondent/subject interview
The Miranda warning
Logical approach
Emotional approach
Verbal and nonverbal responses
Truthful verbal responses
Untruthful verbal responses
Nonverbal responses
References
Chapter 6: The medical record
The medical chart and its purpose Obtaining a medical recordReviewing the medical record
Comparative table
Time line
Parts of the medical record
Ambulance call report or ambulance trip sheet
Emergency department record
Face sheet
Admission note/history and physical
Radiology note
Consult note
Informed consent
Operative note or procedure note
Anesthesia note
Physician order sheet
Progress note
Nursing notes
Medication administration record
Laboratory and pathology reports
Discharge summary
Incident reports
Autopsy report
Altering and falsifying the medical record
Detecting chart tampering Strategies to detect altered medical recordsProperly correcting the medical record
References
Chapter 7: Evidence and evidence handling
Purposes of evidence
Types of evidence
Rules of evidence
Exclusionary rule
Hearsay rule
Authentication of documentary evidence
Obtaining evidence
Voluntary relinquishment
Subpoena
Search warrant
Chain of custody
References
Chapter 8: Standard of care investigations
Definition
Medical malpractice
Physician/patient relationship
Common SOC issues
Failure to obtain consultation and referral
Physician/patient communication failure

2016-12-07