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Identity Theft Issues in the Medical Office
Identity theft in the medical office setting encompasses two serious issues: fraudulent use of a pat...
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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Defining the Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice
The standard of care definition can vary during medical malpractice cases, and physicians must prove...
Nov 12, 2024
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Where to Draw the Line When “Curbsiding”
Dr. MedLaw discusses where the line between safely offering informal consultation, or "curbsiding," ...
Oct 22, 2024
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Dealing With Patients Leaving Against Medical Advice
Patients are allowed to make their own medical decisions, even if the physician doesn't agree with t...
Jul 9, 2024
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Keeping Legal Costs Under Control
A physician is planning on expanding his practice and anticipates significant legal costs. Dr. MedLa...
Jun 4, 2024
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Is it a Good Idea to Use Unique Code Systems to Protect Confidentiality?
A physician is considering using unique codes in patients' notes for particularly delicate issues to...
May 24, 2024
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Navigating a Tricky Termination
A physician needs to address the issue of an underperforming employee without raising red flags for ...
May 22, 2024
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How Physicians Can Learn from Attorney-Rejected Malpractice Cases
Although the mere thought of litigation can be stressful, healthcare professionals and systems must ...
Apr 29, 2024
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Liability Issues in Limited Examinations
Even though physicians who conduct limited examinations may only be brought in for their expertise, ...
Apr 23, 2024
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How to Prepare for a Possible Medical Malpractice Suit
Healthcare providers are particularly vulnerable to litigation. Here are some tips to help prepare f...
Mar 14, 2024
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How Healthcare Organizations Can Provide Satisfactory Physician Compensation
Healthcare leaders must adapt swiftly, updating hiring policies and physician compensation to retain talent, ensuring satisfaction and a competitive edge....
Dec 10, 2024
Medical Truths Behind Brain Rot
"Brain rot" is Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year, shedding light on how excessive social media use may harm mental and intellectual health....
Dec 4, 2024
Identity Theft Issues in the Medical Office
Identity theft in the medical office setting encompasses two serious issues: fraudulent use of a patient’s coverage information and breaching medical records....
Nov 22, 2024
Why Successful Interoperability is Essential for Healthy Revenue
Healthcare organizations often fail to acknowledge the role that interoperability, payer denials, and medical billing play in ensuring payment to physicians. ...
Nov 12, 2024
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Dr. MedLaw Q&A: Patient Abandonment After Being Fired?
I am concerned that I will be liable for abandonment because I never gave my patients notice and cannot provide the minimum 30 days of emergency care that my state requires but I am also concerned about their actual care.
Dec 20, 2022
Dr. MedLaw Q&A: Red Flags Being Director & Referring to Facility
Q: My partner and I (we are both family practitioners) have been offered the opportunity to be medical directors at a sleep center where we send our patients. It will be a financial boost for us and will only take a few hours a month. We would be paid by the hour. I know that
Dec 13, 2022
Dr. MedLaw Q&A: Good Samaritan Law
I have been asked by my pastor to be the doctor for a youth boxing match held through the church’s after-school sports program. Since it would just be purely on a volunteer basis would I be covered by a Good Samaritan law?
Dec 07, 2022
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 doctors think it means that merely because of their “rank” as the surgeon or obstetrician that the surgeon or obstetrician is personally liable for everything that goes on
Nov 15, 2021
Dr. MedLaw: Understanding The Houston Methodist Lawsuit Decision
On June 12, US District Court Judge Lynn Hughes dismissed a lawsuit against Houston Methodist Hospital by employees who opposed a Covid-19 va
Jun 29, 2021
Dr. MedLaw: Liability When a Patient Refuses Advanced Care
Q: I have a patient that I have been seeing for quite a while for MS. After some pretty good years she has declined rapidly and has moved in with her sister, who is her caregiver. The problem is that she is now developing bed sores. I’m treating these in the office but that
Jun 07, 2021
Dr. MedLaw: Docs on a plane - Dealing with in-flight emergencies
As we emerge from our COVID isolation, air travel is beginning to boom again, and many doctors are concerned about what happens when there is an in-flight emergency.
Let’s take a look at that.
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May 12, 2021
Dr. MedLaw Q&A: Physicians Ask About Liability For Accidents After In-Office Procedures
Q: I do small hand surgeries in my office. I only use local anesthesia for these. The patient will generally then be in a soft dressing or a short splint. There will also be some numbness. I have not had any restrictions up until now as far as patients then driving themselves
Apr 01, 2021
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BUSINESS OF MEDICINE
How Healthcare Organizations Can Provide Satisfactory Physician Compensation
Healthcare leaders must adapt swiftly, updating hiring policies and physician compensation to retain talent, ensuring satisfaction and a competitive edge....
Dec 10, 2024
Medical Truths Behind Brain Rot
"Brain rot" is Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year, shedding light on how excessive social media use may harm mental and intellectual health....
Dec 4, 2024
Identity Theft Issues in the Medical Office
Identity theft in the medical office setting encompasses two serious issues: fraudulent use of a patient’s coverage information and breaching medical records....
Nov 22, 2024
Why Successful Interoperability is Essential for Healthy Revenue
Healthcare organizations often fail to acknowledge the role that interoperability, payer denials, and medical billing play in ensuring payment to physicians. ...
Nov 12, 2024
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