Dr. MedLaw
Avoiding Liability in Off-Label Prescribing
Off-label prescribing has entered standard treatments and is at the cutting edge of medical innovati...
Dr. MedLaw 
Board-certified radiologist and a malpractice attorney “Dr. MedLaw” covers all things at the intersection of medicine and law.
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Navigating a Tricky Termination
A physician needs to address the issue of an underperforming employee without raising red flags for religious discrimination.
May 22, 2024
How Physicians Can Learn from Attorney-Rejected Malpractice Cases
Although the mere thought of litigation can be stressful, healthcare professionals and systems must prepare for the possibility.
Apr 29, 2024
Liability Issues in Limited Examinations
Even though physicians who conduct limited examinations may only be brought in for their expertise, they retain liability for malpractice or personal injury.
Apr 23, 2024
How to Prepare for a Possible Medical Malpractice Suit
Healthcare providers are particularly vulnerable to litigation. Here are some tips to help prepare for the possibility of a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Mar 14, 2024
What the Jury Never Gets to Hear
Jurors will never hear every fact in a medical malpractice case…and that is frankly often to the doctor’s advantage.
Feb 14, 2024
Making Sure You Find the Right Coverage
All doctors need some coverage help, but to avoid legal issues, it’s important to be clear and know the practices of the groups you partner with.
Nov 29, 2023
How Fair Is the Standard of Care?
If every patient is unique, can an overarching metric really be pinned down enough to declare that a given doctor was negligent as a legal certainty?
Nov 02, 2023
What Does Negligence Really Mean?
Any discussion with doctors about avoiding liability for malpractice is hampered from the start because “negligence” is a very charged term. It conjures up images of a slipshod and blundering individual and so doctors understandably immediately become resistant. They
Sep 20, 2023
Navigating Worker Classification: Independent Contractor Versus Employee
Q: A cardiology fellow at my hospital is very good, and I would like to bring him into my practice when he completes training. However, I want to keep my options open, and he is unsure whether he will live in the area, so we agreed that he would s
Sep 14, 2023
Steer Clear of Referral Fee Arrangements
Dr. MedLaw explains why physicians must avoid any payment-for-business schemes with healthcare service providers.
Sep 07, 2023
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How Virtual Interviewing Is Impacting the Residency Matching Process
Virtual interviewing for residency matching provides many benefits to applicants and programs, but the loss of in-person interaction is resulting in a shift to a new, hybrid process....
How Medicare Reimbursement & Student Loan Rates Affect Healthcare Delivery & Access
Physicians' financial struggles from low Medicare reimbursement rates and high student debt threaten care quality and access, requiring urgent policy action....
Key Insights on Clinician Recruitment & Compensation Trends to Boost Your Negotiation Strategy
AMN Healthcare’s 2024 report on clinician recruitment and compensation trends shows rising salaries and bonuses for most physicians and steady specialist demand....
How Firearm Safety Conversations With Patients Can Prevent Self-Injuries & Violence
Physicians can prevent firearm injuries and violence by having non-judgmental, evidence-based firearm safety conversations with patients....
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