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Your Patient Has a Plutonium Powered Pacemaker. Anything to Know?

Medical Justice provides consultations to doctors facing medico-legal obstacles. We have solutions for doctor-patient conflicts, unwarranted demands for refunds, online defamation (patient review mischief), meritless litigation, and a gazillion other issues. We also provide counsel specific to COVID-19. If you are navigating a medico-legal obstacle, visit … Read more
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Raleigh ENT Doctor Accused in $46 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

Medical Justice provides consultations to doctors facing medico-legal obstacles. We have solutions for doctor-patient conflicts, unwarranted demands for refunds, online defamation (patient review mischief), meritless litigation, and a gazillion other issues. We also provide counsel specific to COVID-19. If you are navigating a medico-legal obstacle, visit … Read more
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Pharmacy Refuses to Fill (Then Confiscates) Valid Opioid Prescription. Lawsuit Ensues.

The patient, who became the plaintiff, suffered from a defective hip replacement. He needed medication to manage his pain. He tried to fill his prescription at a local pharmacy. The pharmacist believed the man was pill-seeking and turned him away. visit our booking page to schedule … Read more
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$13.4 Million “Rapey Juan” Verdict Shatters California Med-Mal Cap

Medical Justice provides consultations to doctors facing medico-legal obstacles. We have solutions for doctor-patient conflicts, unwarranted demands for refunds, online defamation (patient review mischief), meritless litigation, and a gazillion other issues. We also provide counsel specific to COVID-19. If you are navigating a medico-legal obstacle, visit … Read more
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Brain Surgeon versus Rocket Scientist? Has the Question Been Answered?

Medical Justice provides consultations to doctors facing medico-legal obstacles. We have solutions for doctor-patient conflicts, unwarranted demands for refunds, online defamation (patient review mischief), meritless litigation, and a gazillion other issues. We also provide counsel specific to COVID-19. If you are navigating a medico-legal obstacle, visit … Read more
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“As goes California, so goes the rest of the nation…”

Medical Justice provides consultations to doctors facing medico-legal obstacles. We have solutions for doctor-patient conflicts, unwarranted demands for refunds, online defamation (patient review mischief), meritless litigation, and a gazillion other issues. We also provide counsel specific to COVID-19. If you are navigating a medico-legal obstacle, visit … Read more
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Your Patient Just Submitted a Chargeback. Now What?

Medical Justice provides consultations to doctors facing medico-legal obstacles. We have solutions for doctor-patient conflicts, unwarranted demands for refunds, online defamation (patient review mischief), meritless litigation, and a gazillion other issues. We also provide counsel specific to COVID-19. If you are navigating a medico-legal obstacle, visit … Read more
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When Can You Refuse to Treat a Patient?

We open with some advice. Dismissing a patient is challenging. Sometimes arranging a graceful exit is best for both you and your patient. This article discusses general tips.  Every case is different. When you do dismiss a patient, individualization is critical. Among other things, you must ensure continuity of … Read more
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Embryo Mix-Up Prompts Parents to Swap Babies.

The California Center for Reproductive Health (CCRH) is being sued by one patient for medical malpractice, breach of contract, and fraud. Another patient is likely to file their own lawsuits in the coming weeks. The origin of the conflict warrants discussion.   If you monitor medical news outlets, you’re likely familiar with this story already; if you’ve missed it, we’ll … Read more
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Canadian Surgeon Sues Patient for Defamation and Wins. $30,000 Payout.

Medical Justice provides consultations to doctors facing medico-legal obstacles. We have solutions for doctor-patient conflicts, unwarranted demands for refunds, online defamation (patient review mischief), meritless litigation, and a gazillion other issues. We also provide counsel specific to COVID-19. If you are navigating a medico-legal obstacle, visit … Read more
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