Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD - Medical Justice

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

November 25, 2025December 18, 2020 by Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD

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

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

Healthcare System Sued for Leaving Patients High and Dry.

August 15, 2024November 21, 2020 by Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD

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

August 15, 2024November 16, 2020 by Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD

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.

August 15, 2024November 16, 2020 by Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD

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

Doctor Prevails in Sham Peer Review: How He Did It

August 15, 2024November 12, 2020 by Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD

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

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