Dr. Susan Schroeder is an extremely talented dermatological surgeon. She's been in practice for over two decades. She's treated thousands of patients. In the mid-2000s, she noticed an abnormally large number of negative reviews. She suspected foul play and spearheaded an investigation. Over the course of several years, she slowly unmasked the malicious entities responsible for the damaging reviews. Her success bucks the trend. Doctors who attempt to use the law to uncover these defamatory entiti...
Mar 08, 2023•37 min•Ep. 97
Dr. Susan Schroeder is an extremely talented dermatological surgeon. She's been in practice for over two decades. She's treated thousands of patients. In the mid-2000s, she noticed an abnormally large number of negative reviews. She suspected foul play and spearheaded an investigation. Over the course of several years, she slowly unmasked the malicious entities responsible for the damaging reviews. Her success bucks the trend. Doctors who attempt to use the law to uncover these defamatory entiti...
Mar 08, 2023•36 min•Ep. 96
Chosen as one of the top leaders in dental consulting by Dentistry Today, Len Tau, DMD, has dedicated his professional life to improving dentistry for patients and other dentists. After purchasing his practice, the Pennsylvania Center for Dental Excellence in Philadelphia in 2007, Len practiced full-time while consulting with other dental practices, training thousands of dentists about reputation marketing, leading the dental division of BirdEye, a reputation marketing platform, and hosting the ...
Feb 22, 2023•35 min•Ep. 101
Chosen as one of the top leaders in dental consulting by Dentistry Today, Len Tau, DMD, has dedicated his professional life to improving dentistry for patients and other dentists. After purchasing his practice, the Pennsylvania Center for Dental Excellence in Philadelphia in 2007, Len practiced full-time while consulting with other dental practices, training thousands of dentists about reputation marketing, leading the dental division of BirdEye, a reputation marketing platform, and hosting the ...
Feb 22, 2023•32 min•Ep. 100
There are medical reasons for prescribing testosterone, and there are ways doctors can prescribe it to patients in need while mitigating risk. How? Enter Mr. Rick Collins, JD. Mr. Collins is an esteemed legal authority in the field of many controlled substances - including testosterone. Dr. Jeff Segal and Mr. Collins discuss at length how to safely prescribe testosterone, the implications of marketing the substance, and how to occupy the interstice of what a patient wants and what the law allows...
Dec 28, 2022•32 min•Ep. 99
There are medical reasons for prescribing testosterone, and there are ways doctors can prescribe it to patients in need while mitigating risk. How? Enter Mr. Rick Collins, JD. Mr. Collins is an esteemed legal authority in the field of many controlled substances - including testosterone. Dr. Jeff Segal and Mr. Collins discuss at length how to safely prescribe testosterone, the implications of marketing the substance, and how to occupy the interstice of what a patient wants and what the law allows...
Dec 22, 2022•32 min•Ep. 98
Medical board issues top the list of threats doctors fear the most, and for good reason. Not many of us know what to do or who to contact when the Board comes knocking - but best practices do exist. And it's important doctors take these issues seriously, even if the threats themselves come from a meritless source. Doctors need expert guidance no matter what. Enter James McClendon, JD. Mr. McClendon is a Partner at Husch Blackwell and an expert at addressing Board issues of all kinds. He helps do...
Nov 09, 2022•48 min•Ep. 89
Medical board issues top the list of threats doctors fear the most, and for good reason. Not many of us know what to do or who to contact when the Board comes knocking - but best practices do exist. And it's important doctors take these issues seriously, even if the threats themselves come from a meritless source. Doctors need expert guidance no matter what. Enter James McClendon, JD. Mr. McClendon is a Partner at Husch Blackwell and an expert at addressing Board issues of all kinds. He helps do...
Nov 02, 2022•48 min•Ep. 88
It's not uncommon for clients to call us with a patient conflict and tell us the following: "I performed a perfect procedure and the patient is still livid. What did I do wrong?" The problem may not have been the procedure - it's possible the patient was not a good fit for the procedure in the first place. Here's what we mean: A patient suffering from a condition like body dysmorphic disorder will likely never be satisfied. Patients suffering from these conditions generally need a referral to a ...
Oct 12, 2022•32 min•Ep. 91
It's not uncommon for clients to call us with a patient conflict and tell us the following: "I performed a perfect procedure and the patient is still livid. What did I do wrong?" The problem may not have been the procedure - it's possible the patient was not a good fit for the procedure in the first place. Here's what we mean: A patient suffering from a condition like body dysmorphic disorder will likely never be satisfied. Patients suffering from these conditions generally need a referral to a ...
Oct 05, 2022•32 min•Ep. 90
Ten years ago, no one talked about cyber liability insurance. That's changed. So has the world. The laundry list of cyber security threats that COULD disrupt a doctor's practice is growing. Doctors need an expert who can help them prioritize the risks specific to their practice and act accordingly - BEFORE it's too late. Enter Teddy Gillen. Teddy and Dr. Segal discuss how doctors can survive cyber attacks like ransomware, data theft, and more. Our podcast has the details...
Sep 14, 2022•35 min•Ep. 84
Ten years ago, no one talked about cyber liability insurance. That's changed. So has the world. The laundry list of cyber security threats that COULD disrupt a doctor's practice is growing. Doctors need an expert who can help them prioritize the risks specific to their practice and act accordingly - BEFORE it's too late. Enter Teddy Gillen. Teddy and Dr. Segal discuss how doctors can survive cyber attacks like ransomware, data theft, and more. Our podcast has the details...
Sep 07, 2022•34 min•Ep. 83
RaDonda Vaught worked as a nurse at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center between 2015 and January 2018. If you follow medical news outlets, you are likely familiar with Vaught’s case. She mistakenly injected a patient with a paralytic agent, killing her. Healthcare professionals are concerned her case could set a precedent for criminalizing medical errors. Will it? Tina Vinsant is a registered nurse with a BSN from Lincoln Memorial University in East Tennessee. Tina has been a nurse for six ...
Aug 31, 2022•49 min•Ep. 93
Healthcare professionals possess high-earning potential. That’s not news. But their path to wealth is different. That’s why it’s critical they consult with experts. Ideally, seasoned pros with a visceral understanding of both medicine and finance. We’ve collaborated with our colleagues at Medical Justice to deliver those insights to you via their podcast, the Medical Liability Minute. Medical Justice Founder and CEO, Dr. Jeff Segal, and Mr. Jefferey Taxman, the principal of Physicians Financial ...
Aug 31, 2022•37 min•Ep. 95
Healthcare professionals possess high-earning potential. That’s not news. But their path to wealth is different. That’s why it’s critical they consult with experts. Ideally, seasoned pros with a visceral understanding of both medicine and finance. We’ve collaborated with our colleagues at Medical Justice to deliver those insights to you via their podcast, the Medical Liability Minute. Medical Justice Founder and CEO, Dr. Jeff Segal, and Mr. Jefferey Taxman, the principal of Physicians Financial ...
Aug 26, 2022•32 min•Ep. 94
RaDonda Vaught worked as a nurse at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center between 2015 and January 2018. If you follow medical news outlets, you are likely familiar with Vaught’s case. She mistakenly injected a patient with a paralytic agent, killing her. Healthcare professionals are concerned her case could set a precedent for criminalizing medical errors. Will it? Tina Vinsant is a registered nurse with a BSN from Lincoln Memorial University in East Tennessee. Tina has been a nurse for six ...
Aug 24, 2022•35 min•Ep. 92
Eric Spang underwent a routine prostate examination in late-2020. His blood test revealed elevated levels of a prostate-specific antigen (PSA). This sometimes indicates the presence of prostate cancer. He underwent a biopsy to confirm. When his biopsy came back apparently positive, Mr. Spang and his wife discussed his options and his doctor. After seeking a second opinion, surgeons removed Mr. Spang’s prostate, believing the procedure would save his life. It wasn’t until the procedure concluded ...
Jul 13, 2022•28 min•Ep. 81
The patient/plaintiff was a 78-year-old man. Doctors identified and removed what they believed was a basal cell carcinoma on his arm. Turns out, it was melanoma. When the patient was eventually diagnosed with melanoma, the disease was advanced. The plaintiff's attorney argued that the initial misdiagnosis damaged his client's chances of survival. But did it? There's a legal theory called "loss of chance." The idea is that when a patient has a horrible prognosis, doctors aren't always liable for ...
Jul 12, 2022•28 min•Ep. 80
The pandemic has spawned numberless medico-legal challenges. We bring three of the most interesting to your attention. A Texas man staunchly opposed to vaccination threatens a Maryland doctor with violence. Another man in his 40s falsely claims he paid a friend suffering from COVID to visit a local grocery store and lick produce. An Idaho medical association wages war against one of its own leaders when he publically advocates prescribing Ivermectin to treat COVID. Only in the midst of a pandemi...
May 26, 2022•29 min•Ep. 79
The defendant practiced as a fertility specialist in the 1980s. Several of his patients were told they would receive sperm samples donated by medical students. The lawsuit alleges he skirted this detail, substituting his own sperm. He impregnated multiple women. Flash forward to the late 2010s - a young woman in her 30s is examined by the defendant. This woman is the man's biological daughter. When this woman investigated her own genetic heritage, she learned the truth...
May 04, 2022•26 min•Ep. 82
The plaintiff is an Iraq war veteran. The doctor was treating injuries he suffered during combat. The doctor is accused of inappropriately touching the patient's genitalia during treatment - and then withholding the patient's prescription unless he allowed the doctor to inappropriately touch him. The result: A bench trial. The patient received a $1.5 million settlement. It's important we discuss how we can protect ourselves, our colleagues, and our patients from this kind of horrific behavior....
Mar 23, 2022•25 min•Ep. 78
We return to the state of Florida, and its surgeon vs. surgeon. The defendant signed a non-compete contract with his former employer. He allegedly departed the practice and set up shop next door – violating his non-compete agreement. It gets juicier – the departing surgeon allegedly told patients he still worked for his former employer. He may have also used a prescription ledger from his previous employer. This case is messy. Our podcast has the details…
Mar 09, 2022•35 min•Ep. 76
A five-year-old child presented at the ER with difficult symptoms. The child was seen by a physician's assistant - not an MD. The physician's assistant tested the child for strep throat, based on the child's symptoms. The test returned positive. The child was prescribed medication and sent home. A few hours later, the child suffered a massive stroke. The child is now bound to a wheelchair and requires a life-care plan. How did this happen? And what can we learn?
Feb 09, 2022•30 min•Ep. 77
The patient, who became the plaintiff, suffered from a defective hip replacement. He needed medication to manage his pain. He tried to fill his prescription at a local pharmacy. The pharmacist believed the man was pill-seeking and turned him away. The patient called his doctor, who told the pharmacist the prescription was legitimate. The pharmacist still refused to fill the order. Worse, they confiscated the man's prescription. Cue opioid withdrawal. What happened?
Jan 19, 2022•28 min•Ep. 75
Why do certain doctors attract a disproportionate amount of malpractice claims? It’s complicated, but the answers are out there. And with the right data and support, high-risk doctors can identify what puts them at risk and course-correct before there’s a crisis. Dr. Gerald B. Hickson is the Founding Director of the Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy (CPPA) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Hickson and the CPPA have worked tirelessly to support high-risk physicians. Dr. Hick...
Oct 27, 2021•40 min•Ep. 70
Why do certain doctors attract a disproportionate amount of malpractice claims? It’s complicated, but the answers are out there. And with the right data and support, high-risk doctors can identify what puts them at risk and course-correct before there’s a crisis. Dr. Gerald B. Hickson is the Founding Director of the Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy (CPPA) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Hickson and the CPPA have worked tirelessly to support high-risk physicians. Dr. Hick...
Oct 20, 2021•36 min•Ep. 69
We cannot count the number of times a doctor has called us and said: “If I only had a recording of my conversation with the patient, my case would have been dropped instantly.” During a medico-legal crisis, solid evidence can save a doctor from a disruptive, expensive, drag-out knock-down lawsuit. We spoke at length with Dr. Michael Nusbaum, co-founder of MedXCom. MedXCom provides doctors with a simple, reliable, HIPAA-compliant means of storing and retrieving conversations with their patients f...
Oct 15, 2021•55 min•Ep. 71
There is a scourge taking a bite out of West Coast physicians. What kind of scourge? A legal scourge. Doctors of all specialties (but especially those in cash-pay specialties) have been targeted by frivolous lawsuits specific to website accessibility and the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). Thankfully, remedies exist. We spoke with Mr. Nick Pujji, of the Dentons Law Firm, at length about this topic. We discuss how doctors can reduce the risk they’ll be sued for frivolous ADA challenges - ...
Oct 13, 2021•22 min•Ep. 67
There is a scourge taking a bite out of West Coast physicians. What kind of scourge? A legal scourge. Doctors of all specialties (but especially those in cash-pay specialties) have been targeted by frivolous lawsuits specific to website accessibility and the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). Thankfully, remedies exist. We spoke with Mr. Nick Pujji, of the Dentons Law Firm, at length about this topic. We discuss how doctors can reduce the risk they’ll be sued for frivolous ADA challenges - ...
Oct 06, 2021•32 min•Ep. 66
In January 2017, a husband and wife applied for life insurance. The wife was pregnant. Part of the application process required them to complete a blood test. The blood test indicated the wife was HIV positive. When this news was delivered to the patient in front of her husband, the patient vomited. When she demanded an explanation, the practice insinuated her husband was participating in an extra-marital affair. The lab result was ultimately deemed a false positive. The husband and wife sued, t...
Sep 30, 2021•26 min•Ep. 73
