Open access or not, the physician patient relationship is still one of shared responsibility.

MD-JDs share provocative lessons they learned from looking at medical practice from an attorney's point of view.

Make sure you comply with antidiscrimination laws to avert legal problems.

This doctor and his partners have stayed out of the courtroom for nearly 30 years. Learn how to follow their lead.

If you discuss medical issues and answer questions on a blog or other Internet-based forums, be sure to take these precautions.

Patients with physical or mental disabilities present special challenges, but you can take steps to meet their needs and avoid liability.

If you're not, perhaps you should be. A National Practitioner Data Bank listing can wreak havoc on your career.

You can limit your liability if records are lost.

You can limit liability risk when dealing with patients who are dependent on prescription medications.