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
Recent Facebook Litigation
Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. There have been several recent cases involving Facebook that have been released. These cases continue to show how social media has permeated our society. They also show a darker side of social media. Although not directly related to the health care … Read more
Decoding the Genome: What’s Your Liability
Jeff Segal, MD, JD, FACS Remember how painful memorizing the Kreb’s Cycle was? Try this. New patient walks in with a few freshly printed documents. He just plopped down a few hundred bucks for a personalized genetic profile – offered by 23andme, Decode, or any … Read more
Two studies define frequency of litigation as an occupational hazard for surgeons
Involvement in a recent malpractice suit was reported by 24.6% responding surgeons. Surgeons involved in a recent malpractice suit were younger, worked longer hours, had more night call, and were more likely to be in private practice.
Radio Health Journal recently interviewed Medical Justice Founder and CEO, Jeff Segal, MD, JD, FACS about the danger of “testimony for hire”.
Medical malpractice often boils down to a battle of expert witnesses. Frivolous cases are often fueled by inappropriate expert testimony.
Medical malpractice reform losing physician support
Michael Kirsch, M.D. – author, MD Whistleblower With regard to physicians’ support for medical malpractice reform, the times they are a changin’. These iconic words of Bob Dylan, who has now reached the 8th decade of life, apply to the medical liability crisis that traditionally … Read more
Be careful when writing a letter of recommendation
Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. A Louisiana physician was fired for diverting Demerol from his patients and reporting to work under the influence. Upon the dismissal, a colleague wrote a letter of recommendation for the physician. The discharged physician took his glowing recommendation and found a … Read more
Now starring in the role of witness, the world famous actor.…
Jeff Segal, MD, JD, FACS If you’ve ever faced a malpractice suit, you know the potential pitfalls associated with an expert witness. Juries rely on expert testimony to explain complex medical issues, elucidate the standard of care and judge whether that standard was followed. Unfortunately, … Read more
Are we headed toward “shot clock” medicine?
Jeff Segal, MD, JD, FACS One of the most common complaints patients have is about waiting times. Doctor Smith was fantastic, he saved my life, but I had to wait 45 minutes for my appointment. The WSJ reported that some health systems with multiple ER’s … Read more
Survey says
“The social life of health information is robust. The online conversation about health is being driven forward by two forces; one, the availability of social tools and; two, the motivation especially among people living with chronic conditions to connect with each other.”
Your collection agency might hurt your medical malpractice defense
Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. Several months ago the South Carolina Appellate Court issued a scary opinion (Burke V. AnMed Health). A standard medical malpractice case had come before a trial court in South Carolina. Prior to trial, the defense attorney asked that prospective jurors who … Read more
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