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.
Doctors Who Purchase Fake Online Reviews from Bangladesh
visit our booking page to schedule a consultation – or use the tool shared below. This week we have a guest post from Kathryn Dean. She is the creator of FakeReviewWatch.com and its eponymous YouTube channel. She’s exposed a large international marketplace for purchasing and … Read more
Surgeon Slammed by NFL Star. When Celebrity Patients Sue Doctors.
An orthopedic surgeon operated on an NFL star athlete. When the athlete experienced a bad outcome, he blamed the surgeon for prematurely ending his career. When a patient’s lost earning potential can be measured in the tens of millions, how can doctors protect themselves from … Read more
Violent Patient or Employee? Active Shooter? Former FBI Agent and Police Sergeant Teach Doctors How to Prevent the Worst. (Part 1)
Kathy and Paul Leodler run the Rampart Group, a security consulting and investigations company. Kathy Leodler is a former FBI agent who retired after a distinguished 23-year career. Paul Leodler served in local law enforcement for 16 years and has over 40 years security and … Read more
Doctor Screwed by Med Mal Carrier: And How to Prevent It From Happening to You.
visit our booking page to schedule a consultation – or use the tool shared below. You know what’s a bummer? Getting sued for med mal. You know what’s a double bummer? Having your carrier deny the claim. Getting a claim covered seems simple enough. Most … Read more
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