Can You Be Reported to the Data Bank if You Are Caught Practicing Without a License?
In all states, you need some type of license to practice medicine. There is some flexibility to address unique situations. In Nevada, there’s a license for “special events” to demonstrate medical techniques and procedures, often at a convention. But you still must apply for a … Read more
When Your Patient Pulls Out Their Phone and Starts Recording
One Medical Justice member recently wrote about a patient pulling out their phone in the middle of a consultation. Then they started recording. This physician works in New York. The practice was reasonably concerned the patient might use this recording for less than honorable purposes. … Read more
Your Patient Wants Their Medical Record Changed. Now What?
I hear from so many physicians about how much they love documenting in the medical record. In fact, if they could do it every waking hour, they would. Just kidding. Today, patients have easy access to their medical records and test results. What happens when … Read more
A Novel Legal Theory. Suing a Pharma Company for NOT Developing a Drug.
Gilead is a biotechnology company that develops and distributes HIV treatments. Its compounds have saved and extended countless lives. Gilead is being sued in California by HIV patients for not timely developing a new drug. Some background. Gilead manufactured and marketed its HIV/AIDS drug, tenofovir … Read more
Attorney General Cracks Down on Form Non-Disclosure Agreements Targeting Physician’s Negative Reviews
Many moons ago – actually in the aughts – Medical Justice advocated for “non-disclosure agreements” to address the emerging problem of negative online reviews. Online reviews in healthcare were just gaining traction. Our belief, then, was that the vast majority of physicians were defined by … Read more
Esoteric Details with Data Bank Reporting. Being Fired Versus Revocation of Clinical Privileges
Doctors fight tooth and nail to avoid being reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). With good reason. If you want to apply for a new job, a new medical license, new hospital privileges, new network status with insurance carriers, or new coverage with … Read more
If Your License to Practice Medicine is Revoked in One State, Can You Practice in Another?
We have a federal system, where states make their own rules regarding the practice of medicine. One criticism is that doctors can be disciplined in one state, move, then get a fresh start in another. The National Practitioner Data bank was designed to serve as … Read more
Yes, You Should Respond to Negative Reviews—Here’s Why
MR Imaging is generally safe, but it’s easy to see how a patient can be injured if the team technicians become complacent. What do you think?
MR Magnet Triggers Gunshot Wound to Patient
MR Imaging is generally safe, but it’s easy to see how a patient can be injured if the team technicians become complacent. What do you think?
One Doctor Calls Another Doctor an Idiot. Defamation?
The peer review process can get heated. As can hospital banter. An Arizona appellate court case highlighted the protections inherent in peer review, as well as the steep climb to prevailing in a defamation lawsuit. The allegation. Dr. G, the chair of cardiology, made damaging … Read more
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