December 3rd 2024
To proactively reduce the likelihood of a lawsuit, physicians can adopt a strategic approach embodied in the acronym A-V-O-I-D.
November 21st 2024
Jury finds that more than 20,000 false claims were filed
New York’s licensure rules can complicate cross-state medical practice with potential widespread professional repercussions.
November 12th 2024
In a recent announcement, the AMA announced its support of more standardization and regulation of nonprofit hospitals.
October 7th 2024
Doctors file brief for case pending at U.S. Supreme Court.
When the news is bad
When you convey life-changing information to patients, what you say and how you say it is all-important.
Patient histories: How computers help
Computerized history-taking gives you more details--with less work for you and your staff.
Are you a workaholic?
Most physicians work hard, but do you work compulsively? If so, here's what to do about it.
Taming the difficult patient
Your colleagues share their secrets for defusing hostility, coaxing compliance, and allaying anxiety.
How plaintiffs' lawyers pick their targets
Two top malpractice attorneys explain why some physicians are more likely to get sued. Basically, its a business decision, but some personal factors--like a doctors arrogance or poor bedside manner--can also weigh heavily.
The doctor who taught me how not to treat patients
As a resident, the author discovered that clinical skills aren't all there is to medicine.