The peer review process can get heated. As can hospital banter. An Arizona appellate court case highlighted the protections inherent in peer review, as well as the steep climb to prevailing in a defamation lawsuit. The allegation. Dr. G, the chair of cardiology, made damaging false statements when he told another cardiologist that Dr. S … Read more
Your star rating and reviews on platforms like Google, Healthgrades, and WebMD have a real impact on your medical practice, as reviews are a key factor patients consider before deciding to schedule an appointment with you. While every physician will inevitably encounter negative reviews, proactively strengthening your online reputation by requesting patient feedback is a … Read more
Not long ago, our system picked up a negative Google review for a member of ours. The rating was one star and the comment was information-poor, meaning that it gave no specific information about the practice, the experience, or any kind of results. Further, the office could not identify the reviewer as a patient in … Read more
There are all types of ways to protect your assets from creditors. Some protections are creatures of state law. For example, Texas and Florida provide significant protections to your homestead. Also, many insurance policies (such as life insurance) are beyond the reach of creditors. Physicians in some specialties and in some states are reasonably worried … Read more
Being a patient is sometimes stressful. Sometimes, that stress manifests as “bad behavior.” Raising one’s voice at office staff. Sending a nasty email. A sarcastic remark. If it’s an isolated event – a one-off – most practices just shrug it off. Anyone can have a bad day. If one bad day is now many bad … Read more
Vampire Facial is the colloquial name for cosmetic platelet-rich plasma microneedling facials. Seems like a benign procedure. The Centers for Disease Control recently reported on multiple people who developed HIV infection tied to the procedure in New Mexico. The details. Investigation of a medical spa’s services began in 2018. During summer 2018, the New Mexico … Read more
Banuelos v. University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics…, 406 Wis.2d 439 (2023) is best explained by the truism that lawyers have children in college. And tuition plus room and board is expensive. The bills will get paid. Beatriz Banuelos requested her medical records from University of Wisconsin Hospital. She submitted a signed request and asked … Read more
Non-compete agreements are a double-edged sword. For employers bringing on new employees, they invest in their new hires. They want their new hire to succeed. They do not want that person to build a practice, then leave, go across the street, and compete. For employees, the non-compete agreement is very limiting. If the job does … Read more
Payments for medical malpractice are reportable to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). Losing your medical license is reportable to the NPDB. What about Performance Improvement Plans (PIP)? Are they reportable to the NPDB? Let’s start with what a PIP is. A performance improvement plan is a document that communicates with an employee their job-specific … Read more
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. If you are navigating a medico-legal obstacle, visit our booking page to schedule a consultation – or use the tool shared below. Semaglutide is a … Read more
