David M. Lang, Esq.

Not All Stool Discussions Are Unproductive

Some patients want you to “read” their stool as if it’s tea leaves. You may be tempted to tune out during these descriptions—but in some cases,...

Missing a diagnosis—even in the absence of negligence—can have a devastating impact on the patient, and it can be costly for you in other ways.

Knowing when to order imaging to assess for a head injury can save a life—and keep you out of a courtroom.

Learn to welcome second opinions—they help protect you, your career, and most importantly, your patient.

Off-label use of a medication is common—and legal. But it also requires extra attention to ensure you are maintaining the standard of care....

Missing details can turn a defensible case into a problematic (and costly) one. Don’t let the plaintiff host a mystery part at your expense.

If the Grim Reaper crowned an Employee of the Month, DVT would win 8 months of the year. Here’s how to protect your patients—and your professional...

Excellent personal and legal representation in court can help you win a malpractice case. But good documentation could help you avoid the...

Don't blow off things that may seem ancillary to your care—they can irrevocably alter your patient's clinical course and leave you at risk for...

In today’s world, health care providers and organizations are expected to take responsibility for a patient’s well-being. If you send a patient...

This popular column makes its triumphant return, with a case of a missed diagnosis in a toddler—leaving an NP on the hook.