Unlicensed “chop shops” and unqualified providers give good plastic surgeons a bad name - especially when it comes to malpractice lawsuits. It's unsurprising, then, that the effects of the under-regulated plastic surgery industry can greatly impact an upstanding doctor’s professional practice. Every surgery comes with risks, but the Brazilian Butt Lift [...]
While in residency or fellowship, you probably never needed to concern yourself with medical malpractice insurance. You are now practicing medicine in an imperfect world, and the risk of litigation for medical malpractice insurance is real – around 60% of doctors are sued at least once in their careers. Now, for the first time, [...]
Why Orthopedic Surgeons Need Tail Insurance Orthopedic surgery is a high-risk specialty, making it subject to a high amount of malpractice claims. Independent studies have found that orthopedic surgeons have one of the highest chances of facing a medical malpractice lawsuit over the lifetime of their practice. Tail insurance protects orthopedic [...]
Why Is Informed Consent Important? Informed consent is a critical component of the doctor-patient relationship, representing both a patient’s legal right to autonomy over their medical decisions and a physician’s ethical obligation to uphold their professional oath of rendering service to humanity with dignity and respect. Simply put, patients have a right [...]
Disability Insurance is Paycheck Protection for Doctors Physicians often protect their practices from harm with medical malpractice insurance, but what if you sustain a disabling illness or injury that prevents you from practicing medicine? Disability insurance provides financial protection if you should become unable to work due to an injury or illness. [...]
