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
Legislators Bring 13-Month Bandaid Bill
The heathcare system in this country is hemorrhaging profusely. Sticking band-aids over the gaping wound is not a cure. Continuing to leave healthcare for Medicare patients (and their providers) on a lurch is not an answer either.
Cell Phones, Heath Information and Physicians
Recently the Pew Internet and American Life Project released results of a study it had conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates between August 9th and September 13th of this year. The study looked at the use of cell phones to access health or medical information. … Read more
From Subprime Loans to Financing Lawsuits
Here’s history in the making. At one time, before many of us were born, plaintiffs had to bankroll their own lawsuits. There, they would pay the attorney for his time and counsel. The plaintiff bore the entire risk for the outcome. But, if he won, … Read more
More About Being an Expert Witness
By Joseph Horton, MD (This is a follow up to Dr. Horton’s earlier blog Patience is the Hunter’s Greatest Weapon) When I began my academic medical career, Chuck Kerber was with me when I was going over a talk I was about to give. I … Read more
Not Picture Perfect: Shark Bites and Lawsuits
Todd Murashige was surfing off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii on September 9, 2009. He was attacked by a 12 foot tiger shark. The injury to his leg was life threatening. Murashige was rushed to Queens Medical Center in Honolulu. While in the emergency room, … Read more
Surgeon Sentenced to Jail Time (HIPAA = Need To Know)
… over the next few weeks, his curiosity led him to make remote access of other medical records he was unauthorized to see, including those of celebrity patients …
Though no harm was done and no profit was made, the doctor) was sentenced to four month in jail.
Magazine Proves MD Ratings Are Questionable
Doctor A may simply have the fortitude and compassion to take on risky cases, giving the patient that one last hope, while Doctor B only takes cases that are a sure success. Which was the better surgeon? There’s still no way to know. What we do know is that Doctor B may shine in the comparison, but if one went by that, many patients would be denied Doctor A’s excellence, and that one last chance he had to offer.
Patience is the Hunter’s Greatest Weapon
You’re a doc, and even if wolves didn’t raise you, you’ve been in stressful situations when people were trying to die and you prevented that from happening. If someone dies, you can’t exactly appeal the decision. You’re in a better position to block an attack than the other lawyer is. Remember that.
Curbside Consults are Kosher: A Breath of Fresh Air
How often are we told as doctors? You can’t do this. Don’t do that. We are sometimes made to feel as if we are two-year-olds. Now for the good news. An article published by Victor Cotton, MD, JD* pushes the opposite position. Curbside consults. If … Read more
Recent Case Highlights the Importance of Protecting Your On-Line Reputation
Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. Last month, a trial was conducted in Queens, NY. The facts of the case are not particularly unique and it was the type of trial that could be conducted in most courtrooms across our country on any given day. The judge … Read more
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