Software Choices Matter If You Value Your Time
99% of AI tools being marketed at me aren’t useful but my software package makes all the difference. As an independent MedicoLegal consultant, here are the the ones that I use consistently.
Alleged breach in SOC: 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙚 But was it really a breach?
Alleged breach in SOC: 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙚
But was it really a breach?
The Secret to Assessing Merit: Use the Three Questions
This is my secret to assessing whether a MedMal case has merit (and it’s not perseverating to a fault). After reviewing every case, I ask myself these 3 questions.
Expert Witness Truism: People Don’t Want To Be Taught They Wish To Understand What Transpired
How do you ensure your audience understands you? Here’s my process.
How To Stand Out as an Expert Witness Add Value and Operate Differently
Compared to other expert witness physicians, I’m visible, responsive, easy to contact, infinite free consultations, provide referrals to other experts, and do good work.
Pulling Back the Curtain on Expert Witness Timeline
What does an anesthesia medical malpractice review look like? Check out this timeline and blueprint.
How To Make a Difference Externally Over Internally
As a result of my MedicoLegal consulting: protocols were implemented, unsafe practices were changed, patients harmed were advocated for, staffing ratios at institutions were revised, and doctors who did nothing wrong were defended.
Medical Malpractice Truism a Signature Does Not Completely Absolve the Consenting Party
Does informed consent affect MedMal litigation? Yes. It either makes the case or breaks it. So what is informed consent? Per the NIH, the process in which a health care provider educates a patient about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a given procedure of intervention.
How To Escape the Waiting Place Make the Ask
I left “The Waiting Place” with my medicolegal consulting and … oh the places it has taken me.
How To Factor in Prior Expert Opinions You Don’t Have Your Own
Not all cases are meritorious but that isn't known until the case is reviewed.
Physicians Have the Ethical Duty To Assist Patients and Society in Resolving Disputes
Last week I had an ugly exchange with an attorney who took exception to my post. He accused me of being unethical al because I called out bad medicine.
Look for the Room Air General in Anesthesia Litigation
Across 112 case retentions, my most common topic of malpractice litigation is “The Room Air General,” which is when someone promises one level of sedation.
How To Defend the Indefensible Find the Mitigating Factor
How am I supposed to defend this debacle? There might be a mitigating factor.
How I Analyze 2756 Pages Without Missing Key Points as an Expert Witness
Here’s my 4-part process.
How to Turn Defeats Into Victories by Learning and Adapting
Let’s shed the virtual body armor and talk mistakes. My 3rd medical malpractice review was bonkers …
Why Should You Scrutinize the Autopsy Because It Is Often Wrong
The Autopsy said “Cause of Death: Natural” but there was nothing “natural” about it … like at all.
How to Rebuff Hired Gun Labels Defeat the Devils Advocate Querrys
I've been retained as an expert witness 110 times and many of the plaintiff cases I review lack merit but the retaining attorney often hates hearing that. Thus begins a different type of advocacy … the Devil's advocacy.
Deposition 101: If They Talk More About the Messenger Than the Medicine, the Defense Is Weak
Depositions are meant to get an expert's opinion on record in theory anyways. When it comes to real-life depositions the opposing counsel exclusively aims for "gotchas" and foolish character assassinations.
How I Deal with Nasty Emails as an Expert Witness: Kindness and Best Wishes
Last week I was the proud recipient of an InMail. I was called a scab, I was told I should be ashamed, and I was advised that I am betraying my brethren.
An Advanced Trial Technique: Parry, Pivot, Knowledge Bomb
Trial is supposed to be a back-and-forth exchange but it is most definitely not. More like a haunted house: jump scares all around.