by Medical Justice | Mar 19, 2020 | Legal
We are frequently asked if there is a threshold dollar amount before a carrier must report a settlement to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB), a federal entity? Some doctors think the amount is $30,000. (Note, the threshold for reporting a settlement online...
by Medical Justice | Mar 19, 2020 | Legal
A practice recently called us. They asked if they had to see a patient who just tried to schedule an appointment. The rub: the last time they saw this patient was five years ago. They wanted to know if enough time had lapsed to declare the doctor-patient relationship...
by Medical Justice | Mar 9, 2020 | Legal
There are reportedly 1082 atoms in the universe. I have no idea how that estimate was made. To me, there are an equal number of stories of people/entities who try to do the right thing, only to later get burned. Like CVS Pharmacy. “A federal judge has approved a $15...
by Medical Justice | Feb 25, 2020 | Legal
It is not uncommon for patients to develop romantic feelings for their doctors. Managing these emotions is critical. When these emotions are mismanaged, bad outcomes often result. A family practice doctor was treating a husband and his wife for an assortment of...
by Medical Justice | Feb 17, 2020 | Legal
We continue with our series of general educational articles penned by one attorney, an MD, JD, giving you a view of the world through a malpractice plaintiff attorney’s eyes. This attorney is a seasoned veteran. The series includes a number of pearls on how to stay...
by Medical Justice | Feb 9, 2020 | Legal
Most Boards of Medicine take a draconian view towards sex with patients. If a complaint is filed, and the sexual relationship began in the middle of a doctor-patient relationship, discipline likely will ensue. The interpretation is absolute. With most...
