Legal
Settlement or litigation: What should I do?
In this month's Legal Eagle column, David J. Goldberg, M.D., J.D., offers his insight on when to settle a malpractice lawsuit outside of court and when to take take it to trial.
A patient’s social media posts ruined my reputation
What can you do if a patient slanders your reputation on social media? David J. Goldberg, M.D., J.D., provides his insight in this month's Legal Eagle column.
How social media can lead to a HIPAA violation
When can a physician disclose protected health care information? Dr. David J. Goldberg addresses this question in this month's Legal Eagle column.
Top 8 Legal Eagle articles from 2018
We've gathered eight of our most interesting Legal Eagle articles from 2018, in which Dr. David J. Goldberg helps navigate some of the most complicated legal questions facing dermatologists today.
Giving curbside consults can increase liability risk
Can I lose my license for giving a curbside consult? Dr. David J. Goldberg covers this issue in this month's Legal Eagle column.
Medical spa owners face increasing liability risks
I have pending malpractice lawsuits after opening a medical spa. What are my legal issues?
The burden of electronic health record implementation
As more dermatologists implement EHR systems, many are wondering if EHR adoption will increase or decrease their medical legal liability. Dr. David Goldberg provides his insight in this month's legal column.
I listened to my staff, how can I be sued?
A burn injury and questions unasked leads to a malpractice claim.
I use social media and now I might lose my license?
Dr. Jam is a successful medical and cosmetic dermatologist who posted a video online intended as a promotional video. His patients are suing claiming negligence. Learn more here.
My employee has a needlestick injury. Now what?
Needlestick injuries occur more often than you may think because many go unreported. If you are accidentally pricked by a needle, do you have legal recourse? Dr. David Goldberg addresses this issue in this month's legal column.