COVID-19 has raised challenging questions. There are lots of answers out there – but not all “answers” are created equal. Our strategic partners at ByrdAdatto produced a series of videos answering important questions physicians are asking. Medical Justice Founder and CEO, Jeff Segal, MD, JD is a partner at ByrdAdatto.
Medical Justice members are provided counsel specific to COVID-19 and a gazillion other medico-legal threats such as board complaints, sham peer review, defamatory online reviews, and more. Not a member of Medical Justice? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Segal by visiting our booking page or via the tool below.
COVID Questions from Clients – COVID Exposure and PPE
COVID Questions from Clients – COVID Exposure and PPE
Should a business require an employee to quarantine after domestic travel?
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COVID-19 Questions from Clients: Should my business have a vaccination policy?
An employee tested negative for COVID-19. How much should I trust that test result?
Do I and my medical staff need to quarantine if we were exposed to a patient with COVID-19?
Do I need to shut down my medical practice if an employee tested positive COVID-19?
If I am a health care provider and I follow the CDC guidelines for the proper wearing of PPE, do I need to quarantine if we were exposed to a patient with COVID-19?
If I am a health care provider and a family member test positive, can I still report to work?
Does the CDC have authority over medical practices?
What happens if my patient refuses to wear a mask, or has a medical reason preventing them from wearing a mask?
In NY with the new COVID whistle blower law, can my employee at a medical practice file a whistle blower complaint with the state if my patients do not wear mask?
What happens when an employee refuses to return to work for fear of COVID?
What do I do if an employee tests positive for COVID-19?
Can I restrict employees travel or require them to quarantine upon return from travel?
Facing an unexpected obstacle? Schedule a consultation.
Medical Justice members are provided counsel specific to COVID-19 and a gazillion other medico-legal threats such as board complaints, sham peer review, defamatory online reviews, and more. Not a member of Medical Justice? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Segal by visiting our booking page or via the tool below.
Here’s a sample of typical recent consultation discussions…
- Former employee stole patient list. Now a competitor…
- Patient suing doctor in small claims court…
- Just received board complaint…
- Allegations of sexual harassment by employee…
- Patient filed police complaint doctor inappropriately touched her…
- DEA showed up to my office…
- Patient “extorting” me. “Pay me or I’ll slam you online.”
- My carrier wants me to settle. My case is fully defensible…
- My patient is demanding an unwarranted refund…
- How do I safely terminate doctor-patient relationship?
- How to avoid reporting to Data Bank…
- I want my day in court. But don’t want to risk my nest egg…
- Hospital wants to fire me…
- Sham peer review inappropriately limiting privileges…
- Can I safely use stem cells in my practice?
- Patient’s results are not what was expected…
- Just received request for medical records from an attorney…
- Just received notice of intent to sue…
- Just received summons for meritless case…
- Safely responding to negative online reviews…
We challenge you to supply us with a medico-legal obstacle we haven’t seen before. Know you are in good hands.
Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD: Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Dr. Jeffrey Segal is a board-certified neurosurgeon. In the process of conceiving, funding, developing, and growing Medical Justice, Dr. Segal has established himself as one of the country’s leading authorities on medical malpractice issues, counterclaims, and internet-based assaults on reputation.
Dr. Segal is also a partner at Byrd Adatto, a national business and health care law firm. With decades of combined experience in serving doctors, dentists, and other providers, Byrd Adatto has a national pedigree to address most legal issues that arise in the business and practice of medicine.
About Medical Justice
Medical Justice provides comprehensive support for challenges such as preventing frivolous lawsuits, addressing unwarranted refund demands, managing sham peer reviews, and safeguarding your online reputation. Our expert team assists with issues like defamatory reviews, medical board complaints, and notices of intent to sue.
We offer legal protection plans, online reputation management, and consultations for concerns that fall outside of membership coverage (such as board complaints, National Practitioner Data Bank reports, and negotiation on your behalf with patients seeking refunds), with suggested next steps to help you regain control. If you require more hands-on assistance, or if your need falls outside the scope of membership, we can often be engaged for further support. Contact us today to get started by scheduling a consultation with a member of our team.
