The Death of $2M Professional Liability Policies for Physicians in Utah
Most physicians in the US carry $1M in professional liability coverage. That works for most situations. Does that mean a patient, now a plaintiff, will not attempt to sue for more, putting your personal assets at risk? No. In most states, patients can sue for … Read more
Should I Serve as a Medical Director or Supervising Physician for a PA or NP?
I am often asked this question: I was asked to be a Medical Director for an aesthetic practice. They say I do not have to be on site. My obligation will be minimal. I just have to review an occasional chart. And be available to … Read more
When a Patient Harasses a Medical Practice, What are the Options?
We all periodically blow off steam. In a high stress medical practice, not all patients are delighted with their care. Or service. Or cost. Or parking. The list is long. They may make their unhappiness known by raising their voice in person or on the … Read more
Getting Sued in Small Claims Court for Medical Malpractice
Most physicians will be sued at least once in their career. Plaintiff’s attorneys generally screen their cases for merit. Since they are paid on contingency, they want to make sure the estimated payout will be worth the time and money they invest in the litigation. … Read more
Hard-to-Find Answers to Questions about Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
Most physicians have a single medical license allowing them to practice in one state. Still, one can collect quite an assortment of licenses. There are 50 states in the United States. There’s the District of Columbia. And five inhabited territories (American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, … Read more
Can Someone with a Pre-existing Bad Reputation Sue You for Defamation?
On January 7, 2025, plastic surgeon Dr. Elisabeth Potter posted a video claiming that UnitedHealthcare called her mid-surgery to justify an inpatient stay for a breast cancer patient receiving reconstructive surgery. Dr. Potter posted on X.com: On January 13th, counsel for United Healthcare sent Dr. … Read more
What does Stormy Daniels’ attorney, Michael Avenatti, have in common with a Maryland med mal attorney?
Remember Stormy Daniels? This post is not about her, but her attorney, Michael Avenatti. And a case he propelled against Nike. He is incarcerated for felony fraud and extortion. There’s a fine line between aggressive demand letters and extortion. In [the] federal court complaint filed … Read more
How Soon Can Patients Who Experience a Seizure Resume Driving, If at All?
If a driver experiences a generalized tonic-clonic seizure while driving – with minimal to no warning aura, the likelihood of a serious accident is not insignificant. Such an accident could injure the driver and passengers of that car, pedestrians, people in other vehicles, and property. … Read more
Management of Radiographic “Incidentalomas” Discovered in the Emergency Department
Each year, there are over 100 million emergency department visits in the US. Imaging is performed in over 50% of such encounters. CT scans are performed in 20% of such visits. Not infrequently, a surprise finding is identified. It is estimated that an actionable incidental … Read more
PEth Testing: Reliable Test, or Tool of Abuse in Screening for Alcohol Use Disorder?
Physicians are humans. Like humans, some subset of the doctor population drinks to excess, impairing function. Most doctors who drink alcohol are not in this subset. They drank sparingly, in moderation, and/or socially. If function is impaired, then arguably patients are put at risk. So, … Read more
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