April 25, 2012
By:Lee J. Johnson, JD, Frank J. Weinstock, MD
Intentionally or not, your practice doesn't always completely safeguard your patients' privacy. Learn what you can do to better protect that confidentiality in the future.
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April 10, 2012
By:Daniel F. Shay, JD
The laws governing patient privacy have grown even more complex. Learn what you need to do to if a breach occurs.
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February 25, 2012
By:Kenneth N. Rashbaum, JD
Computer viruses can grind your practice to a halt and open up the possibility of lawsuits. Learn how to keep your system virus-free.
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December 25, 2011
By:Lee J. Johnson, JD
In general, the only person or entity capable of giving consent is a patient with capacity, a legal guardian of a minor or incapacitated person, or a court of competent jurisdiction.
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September 25, 2011
By:Kenneth N. Rashbaum, JD
The lay and medical press frequently extol electronic health record systems for their potential to improve coordination of care and access to patient information from disparate locations at the click of a mouse, to allow patients and caregivers to discuss and plan care based on that information, and to enhance the monitoring of quality of care.
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August 10, 2011
By:Lee J. Johnson, JD
As a physician, whether to treat a patient is up to you. And whether to discontinue treatment is up to you and your patient. The author discusses reasons why you may wish to discontinue treatment and the best way to handle each situation.
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April 10, 2011
By:Lee J. Johnson, JD
A doctor's sick note always has been regarded as a serious document.
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