How to ID Fake Reviews – and Remove Them

The Challenge: A client (an aesthetic surgeon) received a negative review from a “person” calling herself “Natalie Guzman.” Guzman accused our client of charging an unreasonable amount of money for a facelift. The negative review was published on our client’s Google business listing. Our client produced evidence “Natalie Guzman” was not her patient. The Remedy: … Read more

Personality Profile and Specialty Choice

I’ve often wondered whether medical students are attracted to a particular specialty because of their personality type; or whether their personality adjusts and evolves based on their specialty choice. The answer is it’s probably a bit of both. One academic medical school website delved a little deeper into the question. They noted that surgeons, for … Read more

Impostors: Dealing with Medical Identity Theft

We continue with our series of general educational articles penned by one attorney, an MD, JD, giving you a view of the world through the eyes of a malpractice plaintiff’s attorney. This attorney is a seasoned veteran.  The series includes a number of pearls on how to stay out of harm’s way. While I do … Read more

Revoking Her License? That Seems Harsh.

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

Every State Determines Brain Death Differently. Really.

What does it mean to be dead? You’d think the answer to that question is binary. You are, or you are not dead. But the fact is every state in the US determines death differently. And when it comes to brain death specifically, the subtle differences can have major consequences for doctors, patients, and their families. This was a challenge … Read more

The Ethics of Vaccine Efficacy Trials Using Prisoners Challenged with SARS-CoV-2

The race is on to create and distribute a safe and effective vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 for the world. Historically, a vaccine’s efficacy against dangerous agents is tested by seeing whether vaccinated subjects in endemic areas have lower incidence of the disease than the surrounding population. Alternatively, if there’s a reasonable treatment for the condition, then those subjects might be exposed to the agent.   A … Read more

Your Colleague’s Keeper: Vicarious Liability

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 of pearls on how to stay out of harm’s way. While I do not necessarily … Read more

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