Medical Law

Dr. MedLaw: Understanding “Captain of the Ship” & How it Applies to All Physicians

Nov 15, 2021

The term “captain of the ship” is one of the most misunderstood in medical malpractice law. Most...

Physicians’ Risks of Covid-Related Malpractice Suits

Oct 29, 2021

Since the Covid-19 pandemic’s emergence, coronavirus-related negligence cases have appeared,...

Improving Cybersecurity to Protect Your Patients and Practice

Oct 21, 2021

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,...

The Dangers of Medical Identity Theft

Oct 13, 2021

Identity theft has been well covered in the media, and most consumers know to protect their...

Oncologist accountability for pandemic-related delays in diagnosis and treatment

Oct 10, 2021

Oncologists throughout the US are increasingly seeing patients who have advanced-stage cancers....

Mechanisms to Reduce Your Liability Exposure

Oct 4, 2021

Few career paths have the same level of liability concern as the practice of medicine. And...

How to Avoid a Potential Lawsuit

Oct 1, 2021

Potential lawsuits are a reality that even the best physicians must accept. An American Medical...

A Safe Way to Apologize to Patients?

Sep 29, 2021

Saying “I’m sorry” is the least you can do when you accidentally hurt someone. But in...

Medical Malpractice Insurance Trends

Sep 26, 2021

Unfortunately for physicians, premiums paid for medical malpractice insurance will only increase...

The Most Controversial Phrase in Malpractice: I’m Sorry

Sep 24, 2021

It is a fundamental core value of most people to apologize when a mistake has been made through...

Establishing a Medical Practice Buy-Out Agreement

Sep 22, 2021

If you are working in a solo practice, you probably have no need to explore the ins and outs of a...

Physician Non-Compete Contracts: Where Do We Stand?

Sep 16, 2021

At its simplest, a non-compete contract entails one party legally agreeing to not enter into or...

Are You Ready for the No Surprises Act?

Sep 12, 2021

The No Surprises Act was signed into law on December 27, 2020, as part of the Consolidated...

Dr. MedLaw: Photographing Patients

Sep 10, 2021

Doctors began photographing patients as soon as cameras were invented. For over a century, there...

Dr. MedLaw: Tips To Prepare for a Malpractice Deposition

Aug 22, 2021

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...

Q&A: Mask Mandates and Disability

Aug 19, 2021

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...

Malpractice Vs Criminal Negligence: What’s the Difference?

Aug 18, 2021

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...

Can You Give a Gift to a Patient?

Aug 17, 2021

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...