We know that physicians are continually confronted with situations where medicine and the law intersect. We can help. Please contact us immediately if you:
1. Need advice about a particular situation, such as:
• A non-compliant patient
• Reporting requirements |
• Withdrawal from care
• Verbal or written threats |
2. Have concerns about an unexpected patient outcome, such as:
• Death
• Loss of extremity
• Loss or impairment of any of the five senses |
• Diminished life expectancy
• Injury or impairment of a body organ
• Severe disfigurement |
3. Have received any legal papers, including:
• Notice of a pre-litigation panel claim
• Notice of Intent to Sue
• Inquiry from an attorney about a patient |
• Records requests or subpoenas
• Deposition notice |
4. Have received a formal or informal claim directly from a patient.
5. Have received an inquiry or notice from the medical licensing board.