Excusable neglect in malpractice suits against radiologists: a proposed jury instruction to recognize the human condition.

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Excusable neglect in malpractice suits against radiologists: a proposed jury instruction to recognize the human condition.

February 21, 2007

Caldwell C; Seamone ER.

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The authors discuss the uniqueness of errors in radiology and propose a jury instruction that takes into account errors of perception and judgment.

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