Terminating a Doctor Patient Relationship: Strategies for Safely Terminating the Relationship
A practice recently called us. They asked if they had to see a patient who just tried to schedule an appointment. The rub: the last time they saw this patient was five years ago. They wanted to know if enough time had lapsed to declare … Read more
Complacency or Crisis?
In America, we seem operate to under two modes – complacency or crisis. Not much in between. Everything’s OK until it’s not. Then we convene after the fact commissions to point fingers and prevent the same problem we missed. Remember the Rogers Commission to analyze … Read more
Pandemic, Elective Care, Urgent Care, and Informed Consent
As I write this, we are reading in the news about potential quarantines and lockdowns. In addition, there’s talk about canceling all elective surgical cases, leaving hospital operating rooms empty so beds will be available to take care of those affected by COVID-19.Have all elective … Read more
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished – Chapter 10 to the 82nd Power: Adventures with TCPA
There are reportedly 1082 atoms in the universe. I have no idea how that estimate was made. To me, there are an equal number of stories of people/entities who try to do the right thing, only to later get burned. Like CVS Pharmacy. “A federal … Read more
Yale Refuses to Respect Its Older Physicians. EEOC Whacks Yale.
visit our booking page to schedule a consultation – or use the tool shared below. The Bible provides sage advice on honoring the elderly. Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days. Do not rebuke an older man, but encourage him as … Read more
Family Practitioner Treats Patient for Depression While Sleeping With His Wife on the Side
It is not uncommon for patients to develop romantic feelings for their doctors. Managing these emotions is critical. When these emotions are mismanaged, bad outcomes often result. A family practice doctor was treating a husband and his wife for an assortment of challenges. To make a … Read more
Medicolegal Issues When Dealing with Separated and Divorced Parents of Minor Patients
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 attorney is a seasoned veteran. The series includes a number of pearls on how to … Read more
Is Sex with a Patient ALWAYS Unprofessional Conduct?
Most Boards of Medicine take a draconian view towards sex with patients. If a complaint is filed, and the sexual relationship began in the middle of a doctor-patient relationship, discipline likely will ensue. The interpretation is absolute. With most crimes, guilt/innocence and the penalty are defined by … Read more
Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
A patient’s autonomy to make decisions regarding their health is a bedrock axiom of medical ethics. A doctor may disagree with a patient’s course of action, but, it’s their life. Of course, the doctor does not have to be a willing participant in that … Read more
A Prescription for Humanity in Medicine – Featuring Dr. Joseph Stern and Dr. Jeff Segal | The Medical Liability Minute Podcast
On this episode of the Medical Liability Minute, Medical Justice Founder and CEO, Jeff Segal, MD, JD, and neurosurgeon Joseph Stern, MD, FACS, discuss the critical role of empathy in neurosurgery and patient care. Neurosurgeons (and surgeons in general) have a reputation for being cold. … Read more
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