As a physician practicing in 2025, protecting yourself from medico-legal threats is a no-brainer, no matter your practice area. You need to make sure that your reputation is shielded from unhappy patients leaving defamatory reviews, that your paper agreements with patients contain basic protections from frivolous lawsuits, and that you know where to turn in serious scenarios—like if you lose clinical privileges, or a medical board complaint is filed against you.
Medical Justice’s founder Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD practiced neurosurgery before patenting our proprietary system for protecting doctors from these real threats. Here are a few of the ways that Medical Justice membership can protect you so that you can focus on treating patients, rather than fighting for your career.
Shielding your reputation online
We’re in an era where your online reputation is as crucial as your bedside manner. Unfavorable online reviews or defamatory comments can cause a doctor’s practice to crumble, destroy patient trust, and sideline your career.
Medical Justice’s eMerit program offers a comprehensive solution to protect and manage physicians’ online reputations:
- Active Monitoring and Intervention: eMerit proactively monitors the internet for defamatory or false reviews about our members. When we detect such content, our team takes swift action.
- Guidance on Professional Responses: Responding to negative reviews requires a delicate balance to avoid violating HIPAA. Medical Justice provides physicians with suggested professional responses that acknowledge concerns without disclosing confidential information. This shows that you are reasonable and aware of feedback, while maintaining compliance with legal standards.
- Online Promotion and Reputation Enhancement Strategies: Beyond damage control, Medical Justice assists doctors in building a robust online presence. We offer proven strategies that encourage satisfied patients to share their positive experiences online. By boosting the number of favorable reviews, we dilute the effect of any negative comments and present a more accurate picture of your practice.
Providing proprietary templates for patient forms
Clear communication and thorough documentation are vital in preventing misunderstandings that can lead to legal disputes. Medical Justice offers our members proprietary templates for patient forms designed to protect physicians from frivolous lawsuits and set clear expectations with patients.
By utilizing these templates, you can strengthen your medico-legal protections, improve patient communication, and minimize risks associated with documentation errors or omissions.
Remaining available through our medico-legal hotline
When our members sense that a medico-legal headache is on the horizon, our hotline is their first call. Unlike traditional attorneys who charge hourly, we work at an “hourless” rate. Just make the call, and our experienced team can help you return to focusing on your practice with instant advice.
Offering access to experts for further assistance
When serious legal or professional issues arise, having immediate access to knowledgeable experts is crucial. While Medical Justice membership does not include legal representation, we are happy to connect physicians with a network of professionals who specialize in addressing complex medico-legal challenges.
As a physician, you should not be alone in navigating the complex legal issues that can arise in a medical practice. Prevent and address challenges confidently and effectively by joining Medical Justice today—schedule a free 15-minute consultation to get started.
