Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD - Medical Justice

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

August 15, 2024January 4, 2021 by Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD

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?

August 15, 2024December 31, 2020 by Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD

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

Medical Justice Partners with LocumTenens.com

September 17, 2024December 30, 2020 by Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD

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.

When the DEA Comes Knocking

August 15, 2024December 28, 2020 by Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD

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)

August 15, 2024December 22, 2020 by Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD

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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How Social Media Can Help A Doc’s Rep

September 17, 2024December 20, 2020 by Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD

While it’s true, of course, that revealing a patient’s personal information is a violation of privacy laws, that does not mean that a physician cannot safely provide generalized information via online sources. One recent article pointed out that many doctors go online these days. Some have interactions with their patients that way. One doctor corresponds with patients and others via Facebook. When asked about the chances of a fetus becoming infected by swimming in public pools, the doctor recognized that the question was general enough, and asked often enough, to justify a GENERALIZED answer. Without getting into that particular patient’s situation, he answered about the risk in a generalized sense.

Doctors Who Purchase Fake Online Reviews from Bangladesh

August 15, 2024December 18, 2020 by Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD

visit our booking page to schedule a consultation – or use the tool shared below. This week we have a guest post from Kathryn Dean. She is the creator of FakeReviewWatch.com and its eponymous YouTube channel. She’s exposed a large international marketplace for purchasing and posting fake reviews and a domestic marketplace for trading reviews … Read more

Surgeon Slammed by NFL Star. When Celebrity Patients Sue Doctors.

August 15, 2024December 14, 2020 by Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD

An orthopedic surgeon operated on an NFL star athlete. When the athlete experienced a bad outcome, he blamed the surgeon for prematurely ending his career. When a patient’s lost earning potential can be measured in the tens of millions, how can doctors protect themselves from catastrophic settlements? Most doctors would jump at the chance to … Read more

Violent Patient or Employee? Active Shooter? Former FBI Agent and Police Sergeant Teach Doctors How to Prevent the Worst. (Part 1)

November 13, 2024December 11, 2020 by Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD

Kathy and Paul Leodler run the Rampart Group, a security consulting and investigations company. Kathy Leodler is a former FBI agent who retired after a distinguished 23-year career. Paul Leodler served in local law enforcement for 16 years and has over 40 years security and investigative experience. They have assisted many doctors. They’ve seen it … Read more

Doctor Screwed by Med Mal Carrier: And How to Prevent It From Happening to You.

August 15, 2024December 9, 2020 by Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD

visit our booking page to schedule a consultation – or use the tool shared below. You know what’s a bummer? Getting sued for med mal. You know what’s a double bummer? Having your carrier deny the claim. Getting a claim covered seems simple enough. Most doctors have “claims-made” policies. That means you need coverage from … Read more

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