ABSTRACT

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.

chapter 1|10 pages

Medicine and the investigation thereof

chapter 2|10 pages

Professional ethics

chapter 3|10 pages

The regulation of the practice of medicine

chapter 4|8 pages

The investigative process

chapter 6|26 pages

The medical record

chapter 7|10 pages

Evidence and evidence handling

chapter 8|8 pages

Standard of care investigations

chapter 12|22 pages

Investigating healthcare fraud

chapter 13|10 pages

Other investigative concerns

chapter 15|10 pages

The report of investigation

chapter 17|6 pages

Managing your caseload