Defensive Medicine: Everyday Life in the ER
Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. According to a poll conducted by the American College of Emergency Physicians, nearly half of emergency physicians, 44 percent, say the biggest obstacle to cutting costs in emergency departments is overcoming the fear of lawsuits. The poll, made up of 1,800 … Read more
No Day In Court for a Minnesota Physician Who Was Slammed On Line
Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. Westlaw Journal recently reported that a judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Duluth neurologist who claimed he was defamed by a patient’s son that criticized his bedside manner. Dr. David McKee alleged in his lawsuit that Dennis Laurion of … Read more
The Neville Chamberlain Analysis: The Legal Consequences of Physician Security at Any Price
Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons Volume 16, Number 2, Summer 2011 By: Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, and Michael Sacopulos, JD Download legal_consequences_of_physician_employment
Discount Medicine. Participating in group savings programs could bring heavy costs.
Florida Medical Magazine 2011, Summer By: Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, FACS, et al.and Michael Sacopulos, JD Last week, I received a Groupon alert for a local restaurant I like. For those of you living under a rock, Groupon is a social networking group discount program. … Read more
Hey Doc, Can You Get Me Some Botox?
Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. Last week my wife was approached by a woman that does microderm treatments and other facial services. “Would you serve as my doctor for getting Botox? I can give the injections. I just need you to get the Botox for me. … Read more
Caps on Pain and Suffering: On the Defensive Across the US.
Jeff Segal, MD, JD, FACS Some phenomena oscillate in cycles – the economy, hem lengths, the political party in office. And attacks on hard-fought tort reforms. Last year, Georgia and Illinois saw their caps on pain and suffering ruled unconstitutional. Caps help keep professional liability … Read more
It’s Me, Not You: Further Adventures with Social Media
Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. A survey by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers published through Loyola Medical School found that “Facebook holds the distinction of being the unrivaled leader for online divorce evidence with 66% citing it as the primary source.” Also, more than 80 … Read more
E-Guilt: Social Media and the Murder Trial of Casey Anthony
Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. Social media appears to have had an impact on jury selection in the murder trial of Casey Anthony, 25, charged with killing her two-year-old daughter Caylee, in 2008. According to the Associated Press, as prospective jurors answered questions about their background … Read more
Dr. Mark Weinberger: A Rotten Apple
Jeff Segal, MD, JD, FACS It’s an easy call. Dr. Mark Weinberger is a rotten apple. More than 300 medical malpractice cases have been filed against him. Most haven’t even gotten started. In the first case to pop through, the estate of Phyllis Barnes vs. … Read more
Troubles in Kansas
Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. On May 4, 2011, the United States District Court in Kansas allowed a plaintiff to insert an administrative negligence claim against a hospital administrator. The claim arises out of alleged permanent injuries to the newborn child of Sandra and Edwin Deya. … Read more
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