Frier Levitt attorney Lawrence Kobak contributed a thought-provoking article, “Don’ts for Doctors,” in Podiatry Management Magazine, offering a cautionary guide for medical professionals. The article draws on real-life scenarios illustrating mistakes that can lead to serious legal, ethical, and professional consequences for doctors.
The topics discussed include:
- Social Media
- Waiting Room Materials
- Using the Practice as a Dating App
- Common Sense and Letter to the Editor
- Hitting the Send Button on an Email
- Your Garbage Must Be Appropriately Disposed
- Your Personal Life
- Family Prescriptions
- Not Going Through Your Drawers
- Do Not Prevaricate on an Application or Renewal
- Do Not Allow a Provider to Bill Under Your Number
This article serves as a critical reminder for doctors to remain vigilant in their day-to-day activities, both in and out of the office. These examples offer valuable lessons to help healthcare providers steer clear of pitfalls that can jeopardize their careers.
Access the article HERE.
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