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
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
A storm is brewing in the med mal world – and one of the best professionals to educate us on the gathering clouds is Teddy Gillen. Who is he? Teddy is a principal at EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants. He’s been in the med-mal space his entire career. He has a gift for turning medical malpractice insurance, … Read more
Before we start, some fast advice: Curbside consultations have been known to catapult well-meaning doctors into malpractice litigation. If you are embroiled in a case specific to a curbside consultation (or believe you are at risk), schedule a consultation with our Founder and CEO, Jeff Segal, MD, JD, to learn how we can help protect … Read more
Before we begin, a brief reminder: Medical Justice provides consultations to doctors facing medico-legal obstacles. We have solutions for patient conflicts, unwarranted demands for refunds, online defamation (patient review mischief) and meritless litigation. We also provide counsel specific to COVID-19. If you are navigating a medico-legal obstacle, request a consultation. Tired of COVID-19? Me too. … Read more
Not all patients love you. Or some love you today; not so much tomorrow. In most elective situations, you do not have to accept an ogre into your practice. There are exceptions to that rule. For example, if you are on the call schedule and contractually agree to see all patients referred to you by … Read more
visit our booking page to schedule a consultation – or use the tool shared below. The Bible provides sage advice on honoring the elderly. Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days. Do not rebuke an older man, but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers. And, of … Read more
Most patients are happy with their choice of doctor. They appreciate the job their doctors do. There’s a mutual respect. If only that were the case with all patients. I spoke with one surgeon last week. He admitted if he had known how difficult one patient would have been, he would have prevented her from scheduling an appointment. In fact, … Read more
A colleague, Robert Yoho, M.D., is writing a book about the practice of medicine. It included reflections on medical errors. I am sharing with his permission verbatim. I had drinks with a sixty-year-old attorney who said he had never made a mistake with a client. I tried to be polite for a few minutes and asked … Read more
