Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD

Dude, Those Are MY Patient’s Photos on YOUR Website.

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Medical Justice provides consultations to doctors facing medico-legal obstacles. We have solutions for doctor-patient conflicts, unwarranted demands for refunds, online defamation (patient review mischief), meritless litigation, and a gazillion other issues. We also provide counsel specific to COVID-19. If you are navigating a medico-legal obstacle, visit our booking page to schedule a consultation – or use the tool … Read more

When Hannibal Lecter is Your Patient

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When Patients Go to War with Doctors Over “Failed” Procedures, Here’s How Doctors Win…

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Medical Justice provides consultations to doctors facing medico-legal obstacles. We have solutions for doctor-patient conflicts, unwarranted demands for refunds, online defamation (patient review mischief), meritless litigation, and a gazillion other issues. We also provide counsel specific to COVID-19. If you are navigating a medico-legal obstacle, visit our booking page to schedule a consultation – or use the tool … Read more

Doctors Slapped by Anti-SLAPP Legislation. Why Suing Some Patients for Defamation Doesn’t Pay.

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Medical Justice provides consultations to doctors facing medico-legal obstacles. We have solutions for doctor-patient conflicts, unwarranted demands for refunds, online defamation (patient review mischief), meritless litigation, and a gazillion other issues. We also provide counsel specific to COVID-19. If you are navigating a medico-legal obstacle, visit our booking page to schedule a consultation – or use the tool … Read more

Runaway Patients. Medico-legal Issues When Patients Leave AMA.

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visit our booking page to schedule a consultation – or use the tool shared below. We continue with our series of general educational articles penned by one attorney, an MD, JD, giving you a view of the world through a malpractice plaintiff attorney’s eyes. This attorney is a seasoned veteran.  The series includes a number … Read more

Patient Blinded and Doctor Blind-sided by Referral Gone Bad. Who’s to Blame?

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An ophthalmologist determined his patient required the attention of a niche specialist. Fortunately, such a qualified specialist practiced next door (literally). Flash forward: The patient was rendered partially blind. And the cherry on top? The specialist next door did not take the patient’s insurance. A suit resulted. Questions abound: How much research is the doctor obligated to perform … Read more

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Medical Justice Partners with LocumTenens.com

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Medical Justice Partners with LocumTenens.com to Protect Physicians from Meritless Litigation

Medical Justice announced a partnership with LocumTenens.com, a full-service physician recruitment firm and operator of the industry’s largest internet job board. Through the partnership, Medical Justice will provide membership and protective services to physicians while on assignment with LocumTenens.com.

The Medical Justice program for LocumTenens.com will supplement the traditional professional liability insurance and medical malpractice coverage already provided through LocumTenens.com. Beginning January 1, 2011, the program will provide physicians working through LocumTenens.com access to services and strategies proven to lessen the occurrence of meritless malpractice claims.

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When the DEA Comes Knocking

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visit our booking page to schedule a consultation – or use the tool shared below. We continue with our series of general educational articles penned by one attorney, an MD, JD, giving you a view of the world through a malpractice plaintiff attorney’s eyes. This attorney is a seasoned veteran.  The series includes a number … Read more

Armed Conflicts in the Practice, Violent Threats, and Suicide Prevention – Former FBI Agent and Police Sergeant Teach Doctors How to Prevent the Worst. (Part 2)

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Subscribe to the Medical Liability Minute podcast… We continue our two-part discussion with Kathy Leodler (former FBI) and Paul Leodler (former police sergeant) of the Rampart Group. Miss part one? Don’t miss out. Listen to it here. Concealed weapons in the medical practice – where to begin? Is it possible to balance the protection firearms provide … Read more

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