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Drawing the Line When “Curbsiding”
Dr. MedLaw discusses where the line between safely offering informal consultation, or "curbsiding," ...
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Board-certified radiologist and a malpractice attorney “Dr. MedLaw” covers all things at the intersection of medicine and law.
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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...
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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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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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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 kno...
Nov 29, 2023
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Why Physicians Should Consider Supporting a Patient’s 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....
Sep 25, 2024
Is This New Practice Model the Cure for Physician Burnout & the Future of Primary Care?
Working in a concierge healthcare system allows doctors to reclaim their primary role in patient care and reconnect with meaning in their practice of medicine....
Sep 18, 2024
Drawing the Line When “Curbsiding”
Dr. MedLaw discusses where the line between safely offering informal consultation, or "curbsiding," and taking on the liability of a consultation gets drawn....
Sep 4, 2024
How Cash-Based Healthcare May Be Beneficial in HIV
Cash-based healthcare aims to provide all individuals with vital healthcare services, eliminating the burden of navigating insurance company requirements....
Aug 27, 2024
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Drawing the Line When “Curbsiding”
Dr. MedLaw discusses where the line between safely offering informal consultation, or "curbsiding," and taking on the liability of a consultation gets drawn.
Sep 04, 2024
Dealing With Patients Leaving Against Medical Advice
Patients are allowed to make their own medical decisions, even if the physician doesn't agree with the choice, but try to intervene before a patient leaves AMA.
Jul 09, 2024
Keeping Legal Costs Under Control
A physician is planning on expanding his practice and anticipates significant legal costs. Dr. MedLaw advises on the best way to keep these costs under control.
Jun 04, 2024
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 protect confidentiality. Is this a good idea?
May 24, 2024
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
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Why Physicians Should Consider Supporting a Patient’s 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....
Sep 25, 2024
Is This New Practice Model the Cure for Physician Burnout & the Future of Primary Care?
Working in a concierge healthcare system allows doctors to reclaim their primary role in patient care and reconnect with meaning in their practice of medicine....
Sep 18, 2024
Drawing the Line When “Curbsiding”
Dr. MedLaw discusses where the line between safely offering informal consultation, or "curbsiding," and taking on the liability of a consultation gets drawn....
Sep 4, 2024
How Cash-Based Healthcare May Be Beneficial in HIV
Cash-based healthcare aims to provide all individuals with vital healthcare services, eliminating the burden of navigating insurance company requirements....
Aug 27, 2024
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