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Medical Malpractice: Electronic communication Q&As

Electronic health record-related risk lowered if records safe, accessible

December 3, 2010
By:Steven I. Kern, JD

As an increasing number of physicians migrate to electronic health records to replace their paper charts, concerns have been growing about the possibility of information being wiped out or no longer accessible.

What the 'Red Flags rule' means for you

April 17, 2009
By:Steven I. Kern, JD

By rule, any medical practice that extends, renews, or continues credit for a patient—i.e., one that bills patients for services rendered—is subject to the "Red Flags Rule."

Patient e-mail perils

August 3, 2007
By:Lee J. Johnson, JD

Malpractice Consult

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