Doctor terminating a relationship with an angry patient

Do You Always Need to Give 30 Days’ Notice to Terminate a Doctor-Patient Relationship?

Not all relationships are designed to last forever. Some relationships end in divorce. Some doctor-patient relationships need to be terminated. The guiding principle for terminating a doctor-patient relationship is to give 30 days’ notice, make records available to the patient, and give them a reasonable alternative for follow-up care. Following this road map helps defend … Read more

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Can Someone with a Pre-existing Bad Reputation Sue You for Defamation?

On January 7, 2025, plastic surgeon Dr. Elisabeth Potter posted a video claiming that UnitedHealthcare called her mid-surgery to justify an inpatient stay for a breast cancer patient receiving reconstructive surgery.   Dr. Potter posted on X.com:  On January 13th, counsel for United Healthcare sent Dr. Potter an unpleasant letter. “Re: Your Defamatory TikTok and Instagram … Read more

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What does Stormy Daniels’ attorney, Michael Avenatti, have in common with a Maryland med mal attorney?

Remember Stormy Daniels?  This post is not about her, but her attorney, Michael Avenatti. And a case he propelled against Nike. He is incarcerated for felony fraud and extortion. There’s a fine line between aggressive demand letters and extortion.   In [the] federal court complaint filed in the Southern District of New York, the government accuse[d] … Read more

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