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If there is no damage, there is no malpractice

August 1, 2008
By:Lee J. Johnson, JD

If damages cannot be traced to your actions, there is no valid claim of malpractice

Disaster-proof your practice

August 1, 2008
By:Howard Larkin

From minor setbacks to worst-case scenarios, disaster planning is vital to the survival of your practice.

Improve scheduling to eliminate patient backups

July 18, 2008
By:Tammy Worth

Eliminating big backups will improve patient satisfaction and relieve stress on you and your staff.

Lawyers consider several kinds of evidence to prove that the standard of care was—or was not—met.

July 18, 2008
By:Lee J. Johnson, JD

Lawyers consider several kinds of evidence to prove that the standard of care was--or was not--met.

The secrets of my successful medical practice

July 4, 2008
By:Gregory P. Zydiak, MD

Small changes can make a big difference. This doctor learned to be a better physician—from his mistakes.

Borrowing money in a credit crunch

July 4, 2008
By:Robert Lowes

It's still possible—with a solid banking relationship, a sharp business plan, and ample collateral.

Elements of malpractice: Duty comes first

July 4, 2008
By:Lee J. Johnson, JD

Once a patient requests medical services—and you agree to supply those services—you might be liable if something goes awry.

Doctors hurt doctors, too

July 4, 2008
By:Janice M. Scully, MD

The author's quest to find out what went wrong with a "routine' needle biopsy was met by a stony wall of silence.

Dangerous patients in the exam room

July 4, 2008
By:Richard J. Mansfield, MD

After a drug-seeking patient assaulted him, the author truly understood how vulnerable some doctors are.

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