David J. Goldberg, MD, JD

David Goldberg, MD, JD, stated the use of drugs and devices for conditions that are not otherwise indicated is widespread among physicians and is generally not considered experimental or investigational.

Of those who have reported latex allergy, approximately 75% are health care workers. What should practice owners and managers need to consider legally?

This month's Legal Eagle column explores if a dermatologist can be sued for charging a fee for providing medical records in a lawsuit.

This month's Legal Eagle column examines if patients have a legal property right to health care, given public funding of medical education.

What are your rights in the instance a colleague defames you online or on social media? David Goldberg, MD, JD, shares legal advice in our April issue.

In this month's Legal Eagle column, learn about the liabilities and how to prevent wrong-site procedures.

This month's Legal Eagle column highlights the tension between cost control measures and concerns about patient care in the context of health care spending and the increasing prevalence of actinic keratoses

A patient's social media post has gone viral and has been seen by thousands. Dr Derm is concerned this malicious act may ruin his career. What can he do?

Dr Derm has recently been sued by a patient for simply asking the question “Do you own a gun?” He seeks legal advice.

As more dermatology clinicians find themselves increasingly exhausted, being in a hurry can lead to legal repercussions.

Preposterous opinions are not considered perjury. Fictional factual claims may be actionable as perjury.

Mature minor statutes exist in most jurisdictions, but courts struggle with balancing the wishes of the adolescent with the need to show they fit into one of the exceptions to the general rule.

In this month's Legal Eagle, learn what clinicians are required to disclose about their personal health ahead of performing procedures.

In this month’s Legal Eagle column, learn the ins and outs of being called as an expert witness in a medical malpractice case.

Any analysis of physician negligence must first begin with a legal description of the elements of negligence.

In this month’s Legal Eagle column, we delve into cases involving informed consent.

Goldberg reviewed non-invasive skin tightening procedures and laser complications at SCALE 2023.

At least 1 legal case suggests that providers have a duty to minimize risks during the transition period to a new electronic health record system.

This month's Legal Eagle column explores the legality of terminating an employee for inappropriate conduct outside the workplace.

This month's Legal Eagle column explores what information is required during an informed consent discussion.

This month's Legal Eagle column reviews how a patient tried to sue for battery due to excess swelling after dermal fillers.

This month's Legal Eagle column explores a scenario of marketing vs. misrepresentation.

In this month's Legal Eagle column, David J. Goldberg, MD, JD, reviews a lawsuit case regarding employee termination.

In this month's Legal Eagle column, a case involving physician extenders is discussed.

In this month's Legal Eagle column, David J. Goldberg, MD, JD, discusses a case involving a dermatologist performing plastic surgery.

In this month's Legal Eagle, David J. Goldberg, MD, JD, discusses a legal situation involving an oculoplastic surgeon and a covering physician.

In this month's Legal Eagle, David J. Goldberg, MD, JD, writes about a difficult legal case involving metastatic melanoma and mole mapping.

In this month's Legal Eagle, David J. Goldberg, MD, JD, writes about the legal burden of having a chaperone during skin exams.

“Dermatologists are not in violation of FDA statutes for prescribing the off-label use of prescription drugs.” See what David J. Goldberg is discussing in this month's Legal Eagle.

In this month's Legal Eagle, David J. Goldberg, MD, JD, dives into a case of amount for fees charged for medical records.