June 1, 2009
By:Beth Kapes
Communication with patients is key when trying to avoid lawsuits, so make sure the patient is educated about the risks and results.
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June 1, 2009
By:Lisette Hilton
The new SAGA patient history tool may create a smaller number of dissatisfied customers. The patients are able to view the complaints they had before the surgery and compare them with the results.
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June 1, 2009
By:Karen Donley-Hayes
Lawsuits can be a product of the doctor's attitude towards the patient, the patients attitude, and the incorrect selection of patients.
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June 1, 2009
By:Nancy A. Melville
Keeping patient files under wraps in today's world has become incredibly difficult. Avoid theft by keeping track of important files, having security checks, and putting in place security systems among other tips.
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June 1, 2009
By:Renee Diiulio
A minimum satisfaction score on a patient satisfaction survey may be a predictor of potential litigation.
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September 1, 2008
By:John Jesitus
The death of Donda West, mother of rapper Kanye West, following cosmetic surgery last fall has fueled the creation of two California bills, SB 1454 and AB 2968, that are quickly progressing through the legislative process.
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June 1, 2008
By:Frank Celia
If you're considering opening a medspa, or have an interest in one, these detailed steps will help you to stay trouble free in an environment in which regulators and medical boards are struggling to keep up.
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June 1, 2008
By:Bill Gillette
A recent court ruling could be interpreted as a cautionary note to cosmetic surgeons who market their services via infomercial or on the Internet: Take great care in formulating your marketing message, one expert tells CST.
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May 14, 2008
By:John Jesitus
Legislation recently proposed in Califormia seeks to bar corporations from medspa ownership, while an Illinois proposal would bar medspa procedures performed without on-site physician supervision.
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