Could Humor in Health Care Become Malpractice
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15744973 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Scott J Schweikart (American Medical Association, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | E596-601 |
| Publication date | 2020-07-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The AMA Journal of Ethic (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2376-6980 • E-ISSN: 2376-6980 |
| Publisher | American Medical Association (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1001/amajethics.2020.596 |
| PMID | 32744228 |
| OpenAlex | W3038544284 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 2 |
Humor in the practice of medicine carries with it both benefits and inherent risks. Included within the risks are legal risks. Traditional causes of action involving the use of humor are breach of contract, defamation, trademark infringement, harassment or hostile work environment, and intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress. However, in the medical context, there is precedent for humor or jokes used during the patient-physician encounter serving as a basis for medical malpractice claims as well. Physicians should be aware of the potential legal liabilities of humor and approach its use with caution and mindfulness
Action (physics · Business · Cause of action · Defensive medicine · Health care · Legal action · Malpractice · Medical malpractice · Political science · Communication in Education and Healthcare · Film in Education and Therapy · Humor Studies and Applications · Law · Medicine · Psychology
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0,17 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2020 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |