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Medical Malpractice Survey: Litigation’s Toll on Doctors

It isn’t a surprise that malpractice lawsuits can wreak long-term financial and emotional havoc on physicians, but it helps to put into perspective just how detrimental the experience of being sued can be. Medscape's Medical Malpractice Report for 2015, “Why Most Doctors Get Sued,” is a telling survey of almost 4000 primary care physicians and…

Fridays at 10: When Life Is Unfair to Both Patient and Doctor

For many years, her psychotherapy appointment was on Friday mornings at ten o’clock. One visit, she casually mentioned she was taking psychotropic medications prescribed by two other physicians, her gynecologist and primary care physician. She fought the idea that she was placing herself at risk by being treated by multiple doctors for her affective disorder.…

Defense Attorney Jim Tuffin on “Preparing a Witness for Trial…

“And was this in accord with good and accepted practice?” “I hate this!” My client was up on his feet, pacing around the dining area of his home. We were getting ready for the trial. I did not know him well; another lawyer had handled the pre-trial depositions. His classic professional reserve and courtly manners…

Defense Attorney Brian Whitelaw on Working with the Claims Representative

In my experience, the insurance claims representative will usually do anything in his or her power to work toward a successful outcome on your behalf. Many insurance companies would rather spend a great deal of money defending a defensible case even if it can be settled for far less. Why? Because that practice discourages the…

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Medical Malpractice Survey: Litigation’s Toll on Doctors

Fridays at 10: When Life Is Unfair to Both Patient and Doctor

Defense Attorney Jim Tuffin on “Preparing a Witness for Trial…

Defense Attorney Brian Whitelaw on Working with the Claims Representative

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