An ophthalmologist determined his patient required the attention of a niche specialist. Fortunately, such a qualified specialist practiced next door (literally). Flash forward: The patient was rendered partially blind. And the cherry on top? The specialist next door did not take the patient’s insurance. A suit resulted. Questions abound: How much research is the doctor obligated to perform … 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
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
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
no caps. Doctors who text patients without written permission risk ruin. Legislation known as the TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act) dictates stiff penalties specific to texting and privacy violations. The good news: The enclosed podcast, produced by our colleagues at the Insight Marketing Group (and featuring Medical Justice Founder and CEO, Jeff Segal, MD, JD) will teach you how to protect yourself from the … Read more
visit our booking page to schedule a consultation – or use the tool shared below. In his “I Have a Dream” speech, Martin Luther King said he looked forward to the day when people were judged by the content of their character and not by the color of their skin. Amen to that. From Martin … Read more
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 … Read more
