School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota Paper: Physician-Rating Websites are Biased in Picking Doctors, Exaggerating Consumer Opinions, Says Paper to be Presented at INFORMS Healthcare Conference June 2011 For several years, Medical Justice has made the case that most doctor rating sites have several fundamental flaws; many lack statistically a significant sample [...]

Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. According to a poll conducted by the American College of Emergency Physicians, nearly half of emergency physicians, 44 percent, say the biggest obstacle to cutting costs in emergency departments is overcoming the fear of lawsuits.  The poll, made up of 1,800 emergency physicians, also found that more than half of physicians, [...]

Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. Westlaw Journal recently reported that a judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Duluth neurologist who claimed he was defamed by a patient’s son that criticized his bedside manner. Dr. David McKee alleged in his lawsuit that Dennis Laurion of Duluth made false statements about McKee’s treatment of Laurion’s father [...]

Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. Last week my wife was approached by a woman that does microderm treatments and other facial  services.  “Would you serve as my doctor for getting Botox?  I can give the injections.  I just need you to get the Botox for me.  It will be fun!” exclaimed the woman.  My wife, an [...]

Jeff Segal, MD, JD, FACS Some phenomena oscillate in cycles – the economy, hem lengths, the political party in office. And attacks on hard-fought tort reforms. Last year, Georgia and Illinois saw their caps on pain and suffering ruled unconstitutional. Caps help keep professional liability premiums within “more” reasonable ranges. Once premiums start rising, doctors [...]

Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. A survey by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers published through Loyola Medical School found that “Facebook holds the distinction of being the unrivaled leader for online divorce evidence with 66% citing it as the primary source.” Also, more than 80 percent of divorce lawyers reported they “have seen an increase [...]