Who's liable for breast cancer prevention?

Your patient can sue—and win—if preventive options aren't made clear

John V. Knaus Dr Knaus is chair and director of gynecologic oncology, department of obstetrics and gynecology, St Francis Hospital, Evanston, Illinois, and clinical professor, department of obstetrics and gynecology, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine.Correspondence[email protected]

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Missed or late diagnosis of breast cancer lies at the heart of many a physician's nightmares. Patients and families demand explanations and often correctly identify flawed management. And then the fear—and more and more often the reality—of lawsuits looms large. Where did things go wrong? In this article, Dr Knaus discusses the benefits and uncertainties of preventive care and offers tips for making sure patients are well informed and physicians well protected.

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