Author: Mackenzie Adams

Are We Doctors or Conmen?

Dr. Cotton discusses the ethical transgressions of Medical Apology Programs

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Physician Noncompetes Violate Federal Law

Dr. Cotton discusses why noncompete clauses in physician employment contracts are a violation of federal law.

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Why Is Malpractice Risk Geographic?

Dr. Cotton uses the geographic nature of malpractice risk to demonstrate that our understanding of lawsuits is badly flawed.

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The One Study That Disproves Everything You’ve Been Told About Malpractice

Dr. Cotton discusses the Harvard Medical Practice Study and compares its findings to the principles of modern risk management

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Malpractice Immunity for COVID

Dr. Cotton discusses the incredible malpractice protection that clinicians have during the COVID pandemic.

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The Utter Failure of Medical-legal Education

Dr. Cotton shares data showing that medical-legal education has conveyed more misinformation than it has information.

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Paying Female Physicians Less: An Immediate Fix to the Problem.

Dr. Cotton discusses gender-based pay disparity in the medical profession and offers several options that would quickly fix the problem.

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If We Can Just Eliminate Big Ego Doctors

Dr. Cotton discusses the misguided risk management strategy of eliminating big ego physicians.

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Why We’re Losing Tort Reform

Dr. Cotton discusses the loss of tort reform that’s occurring around the country.

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The Worst Risk Management Idea in All of Medicine

Dr. Cotton discusses the disastrous risk management strategy of tracking patients and reminding them to keep their appointments.

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