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Referring the Patient to an Attorney: Should you? How to?
EXAMPLE 1: A new patient appears to be experiencing symptoms related to a chronic sprain/strain injury, which the patient relates to an auto accident. The accident occurred just over two years before your first consultation.…
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Report Writing: The Unwritten Rules
Much has been written about the importance of well documented records in meeting the needs of the patient, provider, insurer, and patient’s attorney in the area of personal injury and insurance law. Good documentation provides…
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Mitigation: The Importance of Patient Compliance with Treatment
In Washington, one who is injured through the negligence or recklessness of another is entitled to certain rights, including reasonable and necessary health care treatment. The injured party, however, also has a duty to “mitigate”…
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How to Handle the Patient’s Attorney and Subpoenas
Fair resolution of personal injury cases headed toward mediation, deposition, arbitration, or trial invariably depends upon the evidence provided by the treating health care professional. The plaintiff/patient’s lawyer knows that your testimony regarding your patient’s…
