In a new opinion addressing allegations of elder abuse, the Court of Appeal explains how evidence of simple “negligence” differs from “recklessness” in a nursing facility setting.

If you know any employed physician colleagues or residents who may be interested in starting their own practice, we have recently published a comprehensive how-to guide to ease the process: The Physician’s Action Guide to Starting Your Own Practice.

As the conversation around healthcare revolves heavily upon reining in costs, a new study out of the National Bureau of Economic Research has been able to focus on how “defensive medicine” contributes to the costs.

Physicians are expected to uphold their ethical obligations toward the patient, and, in turn, the patient is expected to honor the suggestions and recommendations offered by the physician. What steps can the physician take to set these expectations, and what is the best course of action for the physician to follow in the case of the noncompliant patient?