Jessie GregorioDec 19, 20163 minAsk An Attorney: Handling Online Physician ReviewsMy general practice partner and I have noticed an increase in the number of patients who review their doctors online. How do we handle an...
Jessie GregorioSep 21, 20162 minCourt of Appeals Decision Expands Physician and Hospital LiabilityOn December 16, 2015, the New York State Court of Appeals issued a decision that has important implications for medical malpractice liab ...
Jillian K. FarrarAug 22, 20161 minSurveyors to Immediately Begin Reviewing Nursing Homes’ Social Media PoliciesRecently news agencies have publicized reports of nursing home staff using smart phones and other electronic devices to record residents...
Helen A. ZamboniJun 20, 20165 minThe Legal Implications of Medical Records in the Digital Age – A Brave New World or “Same Old"?The push for hospitals and medical practices to implement electronic medical records systems (EMRS) went into high gear with the passage...
David H. FitchJun 15, 20162 minAsk an Attorney: Electronic Exchange of HIPAA-Protected InformationMy general practice partner and I have noticed a sharp increase in the number of patients who wish to communicate by email or text. What ...
Steven R. GerszMar 15, 20162 minAsk an Attorney: The Legal Issues for Prescribing Medical MarijuanaI have patients who are requesting medical marijuana. What are the legal issues surrounding prescribing it? The New York Compassionate...
David H. FitchDec 28, 20152 minAsk an Attorney: Physician Mental HealthI am a general practice physician suffering symptoms of depression. Will I be able to continue practicing medicine if I seek mental health..
Anna E. LynchDec 1, 20152 minWho has Access to your Medical Records?Medical care advancements and new insurance options continue to make the news. With new technological improvements such as electronic med...
Anna E. LynchSep 29, 20152 minAsk an Attorney: Telemedicine for Call Ins and After Hours CallsMy medical partners and I are exploring whether to use telemedicine to handle “call ins” and after hours calls with our patients. What are..