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Should TikTok Doctors Owe Any Duty of Care Toward Their Followers?

Bill of Health

By Sarah Gabriele Doctors are now using social media platforms to spread medical knowledge and to interact with the communities that they are actively building. A recent survey showed that almost 1 in 5 Americans now turn to TikTok before their doctor for health advice.

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Hospitals That Ditch Masks Risk Exposure

Bill of Health

Specifically, they may point out that healthcare providers are generally only liable for medical malpractice if they violate a customary standard of care (that is, if they fail to act as similarly situated providers would in the situation). This argument has two major weaknesses.

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HIPAA Consent Form: An Essential Tool in Preserving Patient Privacy

Compliancy Group

Failure to get informed consent can have dire consequences for your organization. Furthermore, a doctor using or sharing PHI without proper authorization can be liable for malpractice simply for breaching the principle of informed consent.

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Free Speech versus Public Health: The Role of Social Media (Part One)

Bill of Health

professional licensing, informed consent, malpractice liability, and fiduciary duties) while these guardrails run counter to the presumed equality of speakers outside of this relationship. The premise is that individuals within the professional relationship are protected by a variety of legal guardrails (e.g.,

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The Dr. Oz Paradox

Bill of Health

Such bad advice, which could get any doctor in legal trouble if disseminated to their patients, may be given to the public at large without fear of sanction. We march into battle with the army we have, and doctors around the world are choosing hydroxychloroquine more than any other solution.

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Health Provider News – February 10, 2023

Hall Render

deal to buy national physician practice Support grows for association health plans as small employer insurance costs soar Connecticut doctors call on legislature to tackle prior authorization during this year’s session CT hospitals support student-loan forgiveness, debt-free college programs to boost healthcare workforce DC D.C.’s

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Medical Malpractice Cases due to Healthcare Communication Breakdowns

Med League

Medical malpractice claims in healthcare communication breakdowns are common and can result in serious harm to patients. Communication is a critical component of healthcare, as it involves conveying information accurately and effectively among healthcare providers, patients, and their families.