Medical Malpractice
Physicians: Exercise Caution When Using Social Media
When a physician accesses social media – whether it be LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter or another social media site – it is very important to be honest, respect privacy, and uphold the reputation of the medical profession. It is also important to seriously consider separating one’s professional use of social media from one’s personal use. Physicians… Read More »
Hospital to Pay $1 Million to Settle HIPAA Privacy Claims
The federal government has made clear that it is serious about enforcing the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. Before HITECH’s data breach notification requirements were in place and being enforced, a Massachusetts General Hospital employee took documents containing protected health information (“PHI”) from her bag and placed them on the seat beside her while commuting… Read More »
Medical Malpractice Discussion with Experts: Hayes V. Whiteside, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Risk Management for ProAssurance
Hayes V. Whiteside, M.D., is Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Risk Management for ProAssurance. Prior to joining ProAssurance in 2004, he practiced Urology for 18 years in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University and his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans…. Read More »
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DISCUSSION WITH EXPERTS: WILLIAM LAMSON, MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DEFENSE ATTORNEY
Bill Lamson is a partner of Lamson, Dugan and Murray and Chairman of the Firm’s Litigation Department. Bill is well recognized and highly sought in the area of medical malpractice defense. Mr. Lamson is a 1969 graduate of the University of Nebraska. He was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers in 1985 and the… Read More »
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DISCUSSION WITH EXPERTS: JOHN MARSHALL, HEALTHCARE RISK SERVICES PRINCIPAL, AND TIM LANGDON, HEALTHCARE RISK SERVICES PROJECT ANALYST
John Marshall is currently head of the Healthcare Risk Services practice area for SilverStone Group. Throughout his career, John has developed an expertise in medical malpractice insurance and risk management for the healthcare industry. John is a regular speaker and writer on risk management. The Silverstone health care team works to develop strategies to reduce… Read More »
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DISCUSSION WITH EXPERTS: WILLIAM LAMSON, MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DEFENSE ATTORNEY
Bill Lamson is a partner of Lamson, Dugan and Murray and Chairman of the Firm’s Litigation Department. Bill is well recognized and highly sought in the area of medical malpractice defense. Mr. Lamson is a 1969 graduate of the University of Nebraska. He was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers in 1985 and the… Read More »
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE EXPERT DISCUSSIONS
PVWLaw has asked a variety of medical malpractice experts to respond to a series of questions on medical malpractice. The questions focus on what physicians can do proactively to prevent medical malpractice lawsuits as well as on some aspects of tort reform. © 2009 Parsonage Vandenack Williams LLC For more information, contact info@pvwlaw.com
Good Doctors Get Sued for Medical Malpractice: Physician Asset Protection Planning As a Way of Life
Medical Malpractice suits result in significant distress. We preach regularly about all of the actions that physicians should take to avoid getting sued but the fact is “good doctors” get sued. In addition to giving consideration to state laws, structure of practice, patient safety, practice standards (all covered in other blog topics), a physician should make… Read More »
Avoiding Claims of Patient Abandonment
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF “PATIENT ABANDONMENT”? The term “patient abandonment” sounds very serious, and in fact, is a quite serious claim against a physician or surgeon. A claim of patient abandonment could arise when a physician retires or relocates to a new practice group. If a patient were to succeed on such… Read More »
Informal Consultations
An informal consultation at a casual lunch can result in a duty to a patient subjecting the consulting doctor to a malpractice claim. While collegiality is an important part of the practice of medicine, be aware of the risk. If you are engaging in an informal consultation, keep it informal and keep it generic. Consider… Read More »
