Laura Fortner is an obstetrician-gynecologist.

Don’t be caught off guard: Read your malpractice policy today

Physician
March 26, 2023

We must confess: We both have Apple iPhones and have never read Apple’s user or licensing agreements. Have you? We assume that most of you have not read Apple’s agreements. And like most of you, we ain’t got time for that. We “agree” to the terms, unaware of what is in those documents. Is that a problem?

Right or wrong, we presume that by using Apple’s iPhone, they have access to …

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Don’t be caught off guard: Read your malpractice policy today

Avoiding medical malpractice in the wake of the pandemic

Physician
March 16, 2022

Almost ten years ago, there was a knock at the door. My children and I were playing games as it was only a few days after Christmas. All of us answered the door, and there stood a sheriff with papers. He said those dreaded words, “you are served.” As I closed the door, I tried to hold back my tears and get my kids situated in front of the TV. …

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Avoiding medical malpractice in the wake of the pandemic