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Medical Malpractice: Relations with Colleagues

MD/DC arrangements subject to legal issues

February 10, 2012

Medical doctors and chiropractors may share care responsibilities and even work together. Learn about the legal issues that result.

Sharing records can be challenging in a group

September 10, 2011

Understand the appropriate way to handle documentation in a clinic.

'Badmouthing' another doctor never a good idea

February 25, 2011

Refrain from making negative comments about another medical professional for several reasons.

You can delegate work, but you can't delegate liability

February 10, 2011

If you are negligent, you are responsible for any damages you cause to another person.

You the physician: Your own worst enemy

March 19, 2010

Barry Lang, MD, JD, a medical malpractice plaintiff's attorney and orthopedic surgeon, admits that doctors have the advantage in most medical malpractice lawsuit trials.

End-of-life care: Who decides when to pull the plug?

September 18, 2009

Efforts to thwart the increasing costs of healthcare cannot succeed without addressing the question of how much care to provide the terminally ill.

Know when the Stark law applies to you

September 4, 2009

The Stark law is relevant only in situations that involve a specific set of health services and patients who use Medicare.

When to refer a nonadherent patient to a mental health specialist

September 4, 2009

Consider a referral to a mental health provider for patients who remain nonadherent to therapy or lifestyle changes even after extensive patient education efforts.

How to avoid malpractice liability in cross-coverage arrangements

August 21, 2009

For a solo practitioner or a small group practice, cross-coverage arrangements are like oxygen: Without them, there is no life—that is, no weekends, no evenings, no vacations, and no holidays.

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