A Physician's Exposure to Defamation
1992 ◽
Vol 7
(1)
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pp. 30-33
The article defines defamation, discusses how to avoid a defamation action, and suggests defenses against a defamation action. Several examples are given that demonstrate common situations where liability exists and how a physician should respond. The article explains that at times we have a duty to speak and differentiates between our legal, moral, and ethical duty. Defamation should not be a concern for those involved in the peer review process, as long as they are truthful or act in a good faith belief that what they are saying is true. The article should enhance peer review by encouraging physicians to participate without fear of a retaliatory law suit.
2008 ◽
Vol 63
(3)
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pp. 160-168
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2021 ◽
Vol 2021
(267-268)
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pp. 163-167