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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...
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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Where to Draw the Line When “Curbsiding”
Dr. MedLaw discusses where the line between safely offering informal consultation, or "curbsiding," ...
Oct 22, 2024
Dr. MedLaw
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
Dr. MedLaw
Keeping Legal Costs Under Control
A physician is planning on expanding his practice and anticipates significant legal costs. Dr. MedLa...
Jun 4, 2024
Dr. MedLaw
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
Dr. MedLaw
Navigating a Tricky Termination
A physician needs to address the issue of an underperforming employee without raising red flags for ...
May 22, 2024
Dr. MedLaw
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
Dr. MedLaw
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
Dr. MedLaw
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 d...
Feb 14, 2024
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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 they acted in accordance with good, accepted practice....
Nov 12, 2024
Empower Patients by Supporting Their Desire for a Second Opinion
Although a patient's request for a second opinion can make a physician question the patient’s trust level, physicians should consider supporting that desire....
Nov 11, 2024
Why It’s Important to Discuss Sexual Health with Patients
Sex is an indicator of a healthy lifestyle, so it's important that physicians discuss sexual health with patients to ensure optimal patient wellness....
Nov 11, 2024
Physician MBA Programs Benefit Doctors & Patients
Physician MBA programs enable doctors to enact change in healthcare industry policies and improve their performance by making educated business decisions....
Oct 31, 2024
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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
Guidelines for Allowing Non-Medical Students to Shadow Your Practice
Q: A patient’s daughter, a high school senior, had accompanied her mother for her semi-annual eye examination. The daughter was very attentive to what I was doing and told me that she would soon be starting a pre-med program in college. She thou
Aug 24, 2023
Dealing With a Sham Peer Review
The term “peer review” embodies what the evaluation of a doctor should be: an assessment by other physicians. However, it can be co-opted by personal grievance or business competition, and so doctors need to be aware of how to safeguard their inte
Jul 20, 2023
Dr. MedLaw Q&A: Ensuring Ethical Consulting Compensation
I was recently contacted about consulting for a medical malpractice law firm. How should I bill for this? Can I set up a retainer?
Jul 11, 2023
Dr. MedLaw Q&A: When It Is Appropriate to Disclose Personal Health Information to Police
Patient vandalized an office after being refused narcotics for an undetectable back injury, saying he couldn’t be turned in because “you can’t tell on a patient.”
Jul 07, 2023
Dr. MedLaw Q&A: Exploring What Constitutes “Treatment” and “Continuous” in Medical Malpractice
“Continuous Treatment” If a patient comes back to see you, does the Statute of Limitations become meaningless?
Jun 13, 2023
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BUSINESS OF MEDICINE
Defining the Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice
The standard of care definition can vary during medical malpractice cases, and physicians must prove they acted in accordance with good, accepted practice....
Nov 12, 2024
Empower Patients by Supporting Their Desire for a Second Opinion
Although a patient's request for a second opinion can make a physician question the patient’s trust level, physicians should consider supporting that desire....
Nov 11, 2024
Why It’s Important to Discuss Sexual Health with Patients
Sex is an indicator of a healthy lifestyle, so it's important that physicians discuss sexual health with patients to ensure optimal patient wellness....
Nov 11, 2024
Physician MBA Programs Benefit Doctors & Patients
Physician MBA programs enable doctors to enact change in healthcare industry policies and improve their performance by making educated business decisions....
Oct 31, 2024
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