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Who Answers the Phone at Your Medical Office Matters—A Lot

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

Arbitration and Other Protective Clauses In Long Term Care Admission Agreements

Health Lawyers News May 2008 By: Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, FACS and Michael Sacopulos, JD Download HLN_May_2008_Analysis
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IdeaLab: Top 10 Ways to Keep Lawyers at Bay

Steer clear of plaintiffs’ lawyers with these simple suggestions This article originally appeared in the May 2008 issue of Physicians Practice. By: Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, FACS Download Top_Ten_Ways_To_Keep_Lawyers_At_Bay
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Playing High Stakes Poker: Do You Fight-Or Settle-That Malpractice Lawsuit?

OBG Management April 2008 By: Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, FACS OBG_Management_2008-04
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No Fault Method for Addressing Structural Flaws in Med-Mal System

Medical Malpractice Law and Strategy July 2007 By: Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, FACS and Michael Sacopulos, JD Download Medical_Malpractice_Law_and_Strategy_July_2007.
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Prepare a Defense of CP and Other Malpractice Claims – Before the Lawyers Get There

OBG Management July 2007 By: Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, FACS and Michael Sacopulos, JD Copyright 2007 OBG Management. Reprint permission granted. Download OBG_0707_Segal.final
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Need Help? Ask Your Patients

Unique Opportunities May/June 2007 By: Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, FACS Download Unique_Opportunities_May_June_2007
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Effective Dissemination Of Information To Avoid Lawsuits

Modern HealthCare OnlineMarch, 9, 2007By: Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, FACS Download Modern_HealthCare_Online_2007-03-09 Medical Justice provides comprehensive support for challenges such as preventing frivolous lawsuits, addressing unwarranted refund demands, managing sham peer reviews, and safeguarding your online reputation. Our expert team assists with issues like defamatory reviews, … Read more
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Doctor: I Want A Refund

NY Sight Fall 2006 By: Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, FACS Download NYSight-I_Want_Refund_Fall_2006
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Can Contracts Preclude Frivolous Lawsuits?

AANS Bulletin Winter 2005 By: Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, FACS and Michael Sacopulos, JD Download Can_Contracts_Preclude_Frivolous_Lawsuits
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Contracts to Prevent Frivolous Suits

For The Defense September 2005 By: Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, FACS and Michael Sacopulos, JD Copyright 2005 DRI. Reprint permission granted. Download DRI-Contracts_to_Prevent_Frivolous_Suits
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