Medical Liability Minute

No one likes delivering bad news. But delivering bad news is a reality most doctors must navigate every day. Doctors who learn to do it well can carry patients through the most difficult days of their lives. Doctors who do it poorly wreak havoc. Dr. Anthony Orsini, an experienced neonatologist and creator of The Orsini Way, has mastered the art of delivering bad news. We spoke to Dr. Orsini at length. His insights are invaluable. Dr. Orsini hosts his own podcast, Difficult Conversations: Lessons I Learned as an ICU Physician, on his website, The Orsini Way. Contact Dr. Orsini via his website, The Orsini Way, or via email at drorsini@theorsiniway.com.

A large sponge was left inside of a patient's abdomen following a procedure. The routine "lunch sponge count" never took place. The eroding sponge remained undetected for several years until a cascade of health issues put the patient back in the hospital. The patient's leg was soon amputated, and a $10.5 million settlement followed. How did this happen? Our podcast has the details.

No one likes delivering bad news. But delivering bad news is a reality most doctors must navigate every day. Doctors who learn to do it well can carry patients through the most difficult days of their lives. Doctors who do it poorly wreak havoc. Dr. Anthony Orsini, an experienced neonatologist and creator of The Orsini Way, has mastered the art of delivering bad news. We spoke to Dr. Orsini at length. His insights are invaluable. Dr. Orsini hosts his own podcast, Difficult Conversations: Lessons I Learned as an ICU Physician, on his website, The Orsini Way. Contact Dr. Orsini via his website, The Orsini Way, or via email at drorsini@theorsiniway.com.

The plaintiff underwent spine surgery to relieve chronic back pain. In the days following the procedure, the plaintiff's wound began leaking spinal fluid. Investigation revealed a stray shard of bone was the culprit.

The twist: The plaintiff alleged the surgeon was distracted during the procedure, texting his colleagues and booking future cases while operating. But is there more to this story? Our podcast has the details.

A nine-year-old child was referred to a neurologist. The neurologist diagnosed the child with epilepsy and prescribed medication. When the child's condition failed to improve, the mother investigated. She eventually filed a lawsuit, alleging the doctor INTENTIONALLY MISDIAGNOSED her child (and many others) so that he could collect substantial kickbacks from his hospital. We have the details. Here's what doctors need to know.

This episode of our podcast is sponsored by Errin Weisman and her podcast, Doctor Me First. Listen to Doctor Me First on your favorite podcast app, or by visiting her website, https://www.doctormefirst.com/. You can also find Errin and Doctor Me First at doctorpodcastnetwork.com/doctormefirst.

Website accessibility lawsuits against medical clinics large and small are exploding. According to one 2020 study, as many as 98% of clinics may be vulnerable to financial loss. It is critical doctors understand the Americans with Disabilities Act. Bill Goren, JD, is THE ADA expert. We spoke with Bill directly - his insights are invaluable. Here's what doctors need to know...

Website accessibility lawsuits against medical clinics large and small are exploding. According to one 2020 study, as many as 98% of clinics may be vulnerable to financial loss. It is critical doctors understand the Americans with Disabilities Act. Bill Goren, JD, is THE ADA expert. We spoke with Bill directly - his insights are invaluable. Here's what doctors need to know...

 

Most practices dispense medical records on auto-pilot. A patient requests them, the practice delivers. It’s the law. Most practices do so in a timely manner - but the penalty for dragging your feet was minor. That's changed. In 2019, two entities were blasted with an $80,000 penalty for failing to release these records quickly. Factoring in the cost of attorneys, that number easily inflated to six figures. Here’s how YOU can avoid getting blasted...

 

 

Most practices dispense medical records on auto-pilot. A patient requests them, the practice delivers. It’s the law. Most practices do so in a timely manner - but the penalty for dragging your feet was minor. That's changed. In 2019, two entities were blasted with an $80,000 penalty for failing to release these records quickly. Factoring in the cost of attorneys, that number easily inflated to six figures. Here’s how YOU can avoid getting blasted...

 

Terri Ross is a world-renowned aesthetic consultant. She understands the business side of medicine viscerally – she’s lived in that world for 15+ years. And as an aesthetic consultant, her financial health is tied directly to the financial health of her clients, so she’s got only one option: See that her clients excel.

Terri and her team at APX examine the overall health of a practice, identify where practices are making money, where they are losing money, and what changes practices must prioritize to grow.

The path to growth is rarely obvious – which is why Terri’s skill set is invaluable. On this episode of our podcast, Terri translates her years of experience into actionable insights every aesthetic practice must-hear.