A Modified No-Fault Malpractice System Can Resolve Multiple Healthcare System Deficiencies
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research Volume 47, Number 2 / February, 2009; Pages 420-426 By: Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, FACS and Michael Sacopulos, JD Full article located at: http://www.springerlink.com/content/m274717241n8621l/ Abstract Medical professional liability in the United States, as measured by total premiums paid by physicians … Read more
Defaming Doctors on the Internet: Problem and Solution
In innumerable ways the Internet has benefited the public. Online shopping means that goods are available at lower prices and often from a wider variety of sources, both nationally and internationally. That is good news for consumers. If we want to purchase a car or … Read more
Tort Reform: Helpful But Not Enough
If you spend enough time around a knowledgeable group of physicians (which is not hard to find, after all) discussing issues of medical malpractice, the conversation naturally finds its way to tort reform. Tort reform is of central importance to modern medical practice.
The Issue of Frivolous Malpractice Lawsuits
What is one of the main issues of facing physicians today? If we were to poll physicians, for many of them it would be the threat of frivolous malpractice suits. In many states, the threat of being named in a frivolous malpractice suit has risen … Read more
Is “Pharmaceutical Tourism” Just Around the Corner?
General Surgery News October, 2008 By: Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, FACS Download General_Surgery_News_SegalOpinion
Arbitration and Other Protective Clauses In Long Term Care Admission Agreements
Health Lawyers News May 2008 By: Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, FACS and Michael Sacopulos, JD Download HLN_May_2008_Analysis
IdeaLab: Top 10 Ways to Keep Lawyers at Bay
Steer clear of plaintiffs’ lawyers with these simple suggestions This article originally appeared in the May 2008 issue of Physicians Practice. By: Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, FACS Download Top_Ten_Ways_To_Keep_Lawyers_At_Bay
Playing High Stakes Poker: Do You Fight-Or Settle-That Malpractice Lawsuit?
OBG Management April 2008 By: Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, FACS OBG_Management_2008-04
No Fault Method for Addressing Structural Flaws in Med-Mal System
Medical Malpractice Law and Strategy July 2007 By: Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, FACS and Michael Sacopulos, JD Download Medical_Malpractice_Law_and_Strategy_July_2007.
Prepare a Defense of CP and Other Malpractice Claims – Before the Lawyers Get There
OBG Management July 2007 By: Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, FACS and Michael Sacopulos, JD Copyright 2007 OBG Management. Reprint permission granted. Download OBG_0707_Segal.final
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