Defending Ophthalmology Malpractice Suits

Wave theory originated in quantum physics as an elegant way to describe the properties and movement of light, sound, atoms and, eventually, all forms of energy. The underlying thesis migrated to the world of finance in postulations such as the Elliott Wave Theory, which holds that there are repeated, predictable patterns in market pricing. Most recently, social scientists have been applying wave theory to everything from the spread of democracy to the growth of terrorism. Based on my 20 years experience defending physicians in ophthalmology lawsuits, I'd make the argument that a wave theory exists in the area of lawsuits filed against ophthalmologists and that understanding those waves can help practitioners and their attorneys better prepare to defend against such suits, both actual and potential.