When the DEA Comes Knocking

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)

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

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.

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Doctors Who Purchase Fake Online Reviews from Bangladesh

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.

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)

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

Healthcare System Sued for Leaving Patients High and Dry.

Before we begin – attention medical students (and those who know them): Our colleagues at the Financial Residency podcast have partnered with an anonymous donor to supply ten medical students with $5,000 scholarships this Thanksgiving holiday. For details, visit their application page, linked here. Happy Thanksgiving! And remember – Medical Justice provides consultations to doctors facing medico-legal obstacles. We have … Read more

Dealing with Non-Maskers in Your Office

medical students (and those who know them): Our colleagues at the Financial Residency podcast have partnered with an anonymous donor to supply ten medical students with $5,000 scholarships this Thanksgiving holiday. For details, visit their application page, linked here. Happy Thanksgiving! visit our booking page to schedule a consultation – or use the tool shared … Read more

C-Section. No Anesthesia. $5.75 Million in Damages. Ouch.

visit our booking page to schedule a consultation – or use the tool shared below. An interesting medical malpractice lawsuit was filed in California. Well, interesting if you are not the defendant. The plaintiff delivered a healthy baby girl. The allegation is that her C-section was performed without anesthesia forcing her to suffer horrific pain. … Read more

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