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Writing this column in December 2016, now a month past the surprising presidential election result, brings with it many uncertainties. Pr...

My general practice partner and I have noticed an increase in the number of patients who review their doctors online. How do we handle an...

For good reason, given the volume of litigation generated by them, restrictive covenants in employment agreements attempting to limit or ...

Have you ever had one of those dreams that you are winning a game show? “Alex, let’s go with ‘Publish or Perish in the Courtroom’ for $1,...

On December 16, 2015, the New York State Court of Appeals issued a decision that has important implications for medical malpractice liab ...

What are recent legislative and other developments affecting the practice environment? Medical professionals may want to take note of ...

Recently news agencies have publicized reports of nursing home staff using smart phones and other electronic devices to record residents...

On August 1, the Governor’s Office announced that the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) approved New York’s most far reaching..

"When you’re thrust into litigation, you obviously have to make sure you’re prepared to deal with that.” — Roger Goodell The U.S. Court of..

The push for hospitals and medical practices to implement electronic medical records systems (EMRS) went into high gear with the passage...

My general practice partner and I have noticed a sharp increase in the number of patients who wish to communicate by email or text. What ...

Crystalline silica is a mineral found in many building materials such as sand, stone, concrete, brick and mortar. Tiny particles of silica..

If one of your employees shows up for work drunk, you can fire them. But if they tell you they’re an alcoholic, you’ll probably have to...

Readers of a certain vintage may recall this TV commercial from back in the day: An auto mechanic who has clearly seen it all gives advice..

I have patients who are requesting medical marijuana. What are the legal issues surrounding prescribing it? The New York Compassionate...

I am a general practice physician suffering symptoms of depression. Will I be able to continue practicing medicine if I seek mental health..

As we reported in the August column (The Daily Record, Aug. 3, 2015), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a rule that sets the..

Medical care advancements and new insurance options continue to make the news. With new technological improvements such as electronic med...

My medical partners and I are exploring whether to use telemedicine to handle “call ins” and after hours calls with our patients. What are..

As providers, we are being asked to improve our communications with each other and family members about the patients we serve in common as..