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Do You Always Need to Give 30 Days’ Notice to Terminate a Doctor-Patient Relationship?

Not all relationships are designed to last forever. Some relationships end in divorce. Some doctor-patient relationships need to be terminated. The guiding principle for terminating a doctor-patient relationship is to give 30 days’ notice, make records available to the patient, and give them a reasonable alternative for follow-up care. Following this road map helps defend … Read more

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Getting Sued in Small Claims Court for Medical Malpractice

Most physicians will be sued at least once in their career. Plaintiff’s attorneys generally screen their cases for merit. Since they are paid on contingency, they want to make sure the estimated payout will be worth the time and money they invest in the litigation.   If you are sued in small claims court for negligence, … Read more

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Can Someone with a Pre-existing Bad Reputation Sue You for Defamation?

On January 7, 2025, plastic surgeon Dr. Elisabeth Potter posted a video claiming that UnitedHealthcare called her mid-surgery to justify an inpatient stay for a breast cancer patient receiving reconstructive surgery.   Dr. Potter posted on X.com:  On January 13th, counsel for United Healthcare sent Dr. Potter an unpleasant letter. “Re: Your Defamatory TikTok and Instagram … Read more

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What does Stormy Daniels’ attorney, Michael Avenatti, have in common with a Maryland med mal attorney?

Remember Stormy Daniels?  This post is not about her, but her attorney, Michael Avenatti. And a case he propelled against Nike. He is incarcerated for felony fraud and extortion. There’s a fine line between aggressive demand letters and extortion.   In [the] federal court complaint filed in the Southern District of New York, the government accuse[d] … Read more

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