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Law and Medicine
by Victor Cotton, MD, JDDiscussion of medical-legal issues and medical malpractice analysis for a physician audience
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Episodes
The Worst Risk Management Idea in All of Medicine
13m · PublishedDr. Cotton discusses the disastrous risk management strategy of tracking patients and reminding them to keep their appointments.
Mistreating Older Physicians In The Name Of Patient Safety
17m · PublishedMandatory cognitive testing of older physicians is now part of hospital credentialing at many institutions. Although this practice is advanced in the name of patient safety, Dr. Cotton discusses how it illegally discriminates against older physicians and opens the door for other types of even worse discrimination
Another Misguided Medical-Legal Analysis
20m · PublishedDr. Cotton critiques the critique of a malpractice case and demonstrates the proper approach to the law.
The Problem of Having Too Many Doctors
14m · PublishedAlthough it is widely believed that there is a physician shortage, the data shows just the opposite. And, the oversupply of physicians is hurting the profession in multiple ways. Listen to Dr. Cotton discuss this dilemma.
The War on the Curbside Consult
17m · PublishedCurbside consults, where physicians informally solicit one another’s opinion, are an integral part of patient care, and they are absolutely invaluable when formal consultation is unavailable or impractical. Unfortunately, the medical legal community views curbside consults as a sloppy and dangerous practice that carries unacceptable legal risk.
15 Things to Know Before Leaving Your Job
19m · PublishedVictor Cotton MD, JD discusses 15 legal and financial terms that physicians should know before deciding to leave a job.
The Greatest Malpractice Threat of Our Time
6m · PublishedVictor Cotton MD, JD discusses why genetic testing for hereditary cancers is the greatest malpractice threat of our time. Patients who harbor pathogenic mutations are at very high risk of developing cancer, often at a young age. Unfortunately, despite screening recommendations from numerous professional organizations, the vast majority of these patients have not been tested or identified.
A Misguided Approach to Tort Reform
14m · PublishedThe practice of ordering tests and treatments just to reduce one's legal exposure is estimated to add 5% to the cost of healthcare. Victor Cotton MD, JD analyzes whether we can reduce this practice and thereby save healthcare dollars by enacting tort reform.
Law and Medicine has 18 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 4:34:29. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 23rd 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on February 27th, 2024 15:46.