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 between businesses. One such review trader teaches law and ethics at a major US university. … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
Peer review exists to improve the state of medical care. We all want future care to be better than today’s care. But like all things, peer review is subject to human prejudice. Not infrequently peer review is parried as a sword to attack doctors disliked by those in leadership positions (or rivals) in a large … Read more
visit our booking page to schedule a consultation – or use the tool shared below. The ugly (but expected) truth: Penalties specific to breaches of medical records are steep. How steep? A healthcare entity liable for a breach could see a fine as large as $1.5 million – or more. And the penalties go beyond cash … Read more
visit our booking page to schedule a consultation – or use the tool shared below. We open with some brief background: Our companion piece discussed the risks and best practices specific to curbside consultations – informal conversations with a colleague regarding a patient’s care. This piece will address risks specific to the curbside consultation’s “partner … Read more
