Amendment of a medical record can be a good thing, but be sure to complete your records correctly the first time.

Inform your malpractice insurance carrier any time you have suspicion that a patient is considering a lawsuit.

In these difficult economic times, you may find that more patients are refusing to pay for services rendered and others are complaining more about their care.

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.

Don't be lulled into the misconception that you have passed off all liability when you refer a patient to a specialist.

About half of American doctors say they regularly give patients placebo treatments, usually over-the-counter analgesics or vitamins that won't really help their conditions.

An arbitration agreement signed before the patient seeks or starts treatment is more likely to be upheld than one signed just before treatment.

Have you ever cared for a terminally ill patient who has asked to die? Though you may feel uncomfortable dealing with such situations, it is imperative to have a plan for dealing with them.