Freedom & Flexibility: How COVID-19 Forever Changed Remote Patient Monitoring
Looking back at a year and a half of significant changes to our way of life, it is easy to become...
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Medical Law
Dr. MedLaw: Understanding “Captain of the Ship” & How it Applies to All Physicians
The term “captain of the ship” is one of the most misunderstood in medical malpractice law. Most...
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Physicians’ Risks of Covid-Related Malpractice Suits
Since the Covid-19 pandemic’s emergence, coronavirus-related negligence cases have appeared,...
Read MoreImproving Cybersecurity to Protect Your Patients and Practice
Inadequate cybersecurity presents great risks to physicians, as healthcare is among the most targeted industries. Healthcare clinics and hospitals face cyberattacks almost daily. According to tech research company Comparitech,...
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The Dangers of Medical Identity Theft
Identity theft has been well covered in the media, and most consumers know to protect their...
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Oncologist accountability for pandemic-related delays in diagnosis and treatment
Oncologists throughout the US are increasingly seeing patients who have advanced-stage cancers....
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Mechanisms to Reduce Your Liability Exposure
Few career paths have the same level of liability concern as the practice of medicine. And...
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How to Avoid a Potential Lawsuit
Potential lawsuits are a reality that even the best physicians must accept. An American Medical...
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A Safe Way to Apologize to Patients?
Saying “I’m sorry” is the least you can do when you accidentally hurt someone. But in...
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Medical Malpractice Insurance Trends
Unfortunately for physicians, premiums paid for medical malpractice insurance will only increase...
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The Most Controversial Phrase in Malpractice: I’m Sorry
It is a fundamental core value of most people to apologize when a mistake has been made through...
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Establishing a Medical Practice Buy-Out Agreement
If you are working in a solo practice, you probably have no need to explore the ins and outs of a...
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Physician Non-Compete Contracts: Where Do We Stand?
At its simplest, a non-compete contract entails one party legally agreeing to not enter into or...
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Are You Ready for the No Surprises Act?
The No Surprises Act was signed into law on December 27, 2020, as part of the Consolidated...
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Dr. MedLaw: Photographing Patients
Doctors began photographing patients as soon as cameras were invented. For over a century, there...
Read MoreDr. MedLaw: Tips To Prepare for a Malpractice Deposition
A deposition is not to find out the facts. That is what the medical record is for. A deposition is not a battle. That is what the trial is for. A deposition is a job interview. You are being interviewed for the position of...
Read MoreQ&A: Mask Mandates and Disability
Q: My patient who had a lobectomy 2 years ago for a lung abscess recovered well. She mentioned feeling short of breath when required to do more strenuous activities but that she could deal with it if she rested. She never...
Read MoreMalpractice Vs Criminal Negligence: What’s the Difference?
According to prosecutors, in 2018, George Blatti set up a makeshift office in an old Radio Shack store and later prescribed pain medications from his car in parking lots without examinations to many who appeared to be...
Read MoreCan You Give a Gift to a Patient?
If a patient is also a friend, you can give them a personal gift, but if you are considering general gifting, then you need to bear two laws in mind: the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) Law, which...
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Dr. MedLaw: Understanding The Houston Methodist Lawsuit Decision
On June 12, US District Court Judge Lynn Hughes dismissed a lawsuit against Houston Methodist...
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