Who Answers the Phone at Your Medical Office Matters—A Lot
Hell hath no fury like a dental patient scorned. One recent news flash: A woman in Lincoln County accused of slashing tires on 18 vehicles outside a dentist’s office has been arrested and charged, Lincolnton Police confirmed with Queen City News on Tuesday. Officers responded … Read more
Dude, Those Are MY Patient’s Photos on YOUR Website.
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
When Hannibal Lecter is Your Patient
Use the embedded player below to listen to this episode – or listen to our entire library on Spotify and iTunes. Click the “Follow” button on the player below to add us to your Spotify followers. To receive new episodes via email, complete the short … Read more
When Patients Go to War with Doctors Over “Failed” Procedures, Here’s How Doctors Win…
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
Doctors Slapped by Anti-SLAPP Legislation. Why Suing Some Patients for Defamation Doesn’t Pay.
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
Runaway Patients. Medico-legal Issues When Patients Leave AMA.
visit our booking page to schedule a consultation – or use the tool shared below. We continue with our series of general educational articles penned by one attorney, an MD, JD, giving you a view of the world through a malpractice plaintiff attorney’s eyes. This … Read more
Patient Blinded and Doctor Blind-sided by Referral Gone Bad. Who’s to Blame?
An ophthalmologist determined his patient required the attention of a niche specialist. Fortunately, such a qualified specialist practiced next door (literally). Flash forward: The patient was rendered partially blind. And the cherry on top? The specialist next door did not take the patient’s insurance. A suit resulted. Questions … Read more
Medical Justice Partners with LocumTenens.com
Medical Justice Partners with LocumTenens.com to Protect Physicians from Meritless Litigation Medical Justice announced a partnership with LocumTenens.com, a full-service physician recruitment firm and operator of the industry’s largest internet job board. Through the partnership, Medical Justice will provide membership and protective services to physicians … Read more
When the DEA Comes Knocking
visit our booking page to schedule a consultation – or use the tool shared below. We continue with our series of general educational articles penned by one attorney, an MD, JD, giving you a view of the world through a malpractice plaintiff attorney’s eyes. This … Read more
Armed Conflicts in the Practice, Violent Threats, and Suicide Prevention – Former FBI Agent and Police Sergeant Teach Doctors How to Prevent the Worst. (Part 2)
Subscribe to the Medical Liability Minute podcast… We continue our two-part discussion with Kathy Leodler (former FBI) and Paul Leodler (former police sergeant) of the Rampart Group. Miss part one? Don’t miss out. Listen to it here. Concealed weapons in the medical practice – where … Read more
How Social Media Can Help A Doc’s Rep
Aside from the pro bono aspects, it’s good advertising, and educating patients about the truths of the human body does much to counteract all the myths that lead to false and unnecessary concerns.
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