Legal Implications Related to Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgeons are inevitably intertwined with the law and legal process. This series gives an overview of the legal issues that doctors w
Negligence and Malpractice Claims
There are many areas of the law that have an impact on your plastic surgical practice. Most will include a claim of negligence, which...
Electronic Medical Records: Managing Risks to Your Practice
Just a decade ago, only 15 percent of doctor's offices kept electronic health records (EHR) on their patients. Following the passage of...
Regulatory Issues Can Create Legal Liability
There are many regulatory agencies that have a role in overseeing a plastic surgery practice. The HIPAA privacy scheme protects patient...
Fraudulent Billing and Abuse Claims: The Integrity of Medical Records
Fraud is the intent to deceive, and abuse is the intent to confuse. There are multiple ways in which fraud and abuse can impact a plastic...
Product liability: a hidden source of medical legal claims
Product liability issues cover the increasing number of products that you distribute, use or prescribe. There are many areas within...
Contracts: Managing your practice
Contract claims in a plastic surgery practice more typically arise from operating your office and surgical practice and with your...
