Kaufman Andrew S, McNelis John, Slevin Maribeth, La Marca Cristina
Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP, New York, NY 10016, USA.
Obes Surg. 2006 Dec;16(12):1555-8. doi: 10.1381/096089206779319482.
The increase in frequency of bariatric surgery has been accompanied by an increase in litigation involving patients and practitioners in this emerging field. With much being written about the medical aspects of bariatric surgery, the legal and risk management perspective of these procedures is now getting increased attention. This article examines from a legal and risk management perspective the issue of patient selection, informed consent, postoperative management, the use of promotional materials and other issues that can result in a doctor or facility being sued.
减肥手术频率的增加伴随着该新兴领域中涉及患者和从业者的诉讼案件增多。关于减肥手术的医学方面已有诸多著述，而这些手术的法律和风险管理视角如今正受到越来越多的关注。本文从法律和风险管理角度审视患者选择、知情同意、术后管理、宣传材料的使用以及其他可能导致医生或机构被起诉的问题。
