You’re reading Legal Eagle, a column where David J. Goldberg, M.D., J.D., answers your legal questions. This week, Dr. Goldberg discusses the nuances of physician negligence. Browse more stories here.
 
 
My patient bled. I got sued.
A dermatologist performed a large excision on a patient without taking a medication history, and the patient experienced progressive post-operative bleeding. Was he negligent? Dr. Goldberg discusses this hypothetical case and the nuances of physician negligence in this Legal Eagle article.
 
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Did I wrongfully terminate my employee?
Dr. Goldberg discusses what constitutes wrongful termination in this Legal Eagle article.
 
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Radiofrequency microneedling devices: a shopping list
There's no shortage of important factors to consider when searching for a radiofrequency microneedling device. Does it provide accurate temperature control and feedback? Will you be able to reliably select the right needle depth? In this Dermatology Times® podcast, Sarah Sawyer, MD, discusses why she incorporated the Candela Profound system into her practice. Listen to the podcast now.
 
 
Do patients have property rights in healthcare?
If the public pays for the training of physicians, can it be argued that the public has an ownership property interest in American healthcare? Dr. Goldberg provides his insight.
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