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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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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
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
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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
Dr. MedLaw: Courts and End-of-Life Issues
A December, 2022 ruling on physician-assisted suicide by the Supreme Court of Massachusetts provided clarifying insight on how judges analyze end-of-life issues.
Jun 08, 2023
Dr. MedLaw Q&A: Limitations of a Follow-Up
I’m still have a lot of loan debt so I’m doing some shifts in an urgicare to help pay that off. I saw a patient yesterday for cramps and vomiting.
May 10, 2023
Dr. MedLaw Q&A: HIPAA Authorization Liability
I’m a physiatrist so a lot of my patients have ongoing lawsuits over slip-and-falls and MVA’s and we get lots of requests for records.
May 04, 2023
Dr. MedLaw Q&A: When to Inform of Potential Malpractice Case
The colonoscopist at a private endoscopy center perforated a patient’s transverse colon. The patient was immediately transferred to our hospital and our on-call surgeon did the repair.
Apr 20, 2023
Dr. MedLaw: Dealing With Reciprocal Effects of a National Practitioner Data Bank Report
The National Practitioner Data Bank was established as a nationwide information resource, intended to prevent a doctor with practice or conduct problems from just moving to another area to conceal those issues.
Mar 21, 2023
Dr. MedLaw: Compassion Exception
One of my MS patients just asked me what would happen if a drug he is using got pulled from the market. Would a situation such as he is worried about come under a “compassion” exception?
Feb 21, 2023
Dr. MedLaw: Forced C-Section
A patient who had had several C-sections and wanted to try VBAC was told by the hospital that not only wouldn’t it let her do so but it would force her to have the C-section.
Feb 14, 2023
Dr. MedLaw: Patients With Conflicting Medical Needs
Can I tell her that ten days would be my minimum but that I will defer to the cardiologist although I cannot sign off that this is safe for her operatively and let her make the choice once she is given the facts?
Feb 07, 2023
Dr. MedLaw: Understanding the “Loss of Chance” Doctrine
The “loss of chance” doctrine allows the plaintiff to be compensated for a substantial loss of a better outcome due to medical negligence. This level may be fixed at >50% or be a matter for the jury.
Jan 10, 2023
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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
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
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