This article from the May 2025 issue of the ASA Monitor features coauthor Brian Thomas, PPM’s Vice President – Claims & Risk Management.The article provides an overview of key legal concepts and considerations relevant to anesthesia professionals, aimed at educating anesthesiologists on how to navigate medicolegal challenges, reduce liability risks, and understand the legal implications of clinical decisions. The article also discusses tort reform, malpractice claims, and strategies for legal preparedness throughout every stage of perioperative care.
Read more: A Medicolegal Primer for Anesthesiologists