Failure to Recommend Genetic Testing
The Next Wave of Professional Liability Lawsuits? By Victor R. Cotton, MD, JD, and Douglas H. Kirkpatrick, MD Download the publication
The Other Side of Apology
The Other Side of Apology Authored by Dr. Cotton Reprinted from the Third Quarter 2012 issue of Physician Insurer Magazine, Physician Insurers Association of America. Copyright, 2012
Legal Risks of “Curbside” Consults
Research Institute: “Legal Risks of Curbside Consults” Dr. Cotton authored a paper on the “Legal Risks of Curbside Consults” which was published in the July 2010 edition of The American Journal of Cardiology. The paper demonstrates that there is NO legal risk associated with a true curbside consult and distinguishes curbside consults from other types […]
15 Things to Know Before Leaving Your Job
Podcast Summary: Victor Cotton MD, JD discusses 15 legal and financial terms that physicians should know before deciding to leave a job.
The Greatest Malpractice Threat of Our Time
Podcast Summary: Victor Cotton MD, JD discusses why genetic testing for hereditary cancers is the greatest malpractice threat of our time. Patients who harbor pathogenic mutations are at very high risk of developing cancer, often at a young age. Unfortunately, despite screening recommendations from numerous professional organizations, the vast majority of these patients have not […]
A Misguided Approach to Tort Reform
Podcast Summary: The practice of ordering tests and treatments just to reduce one’s legal exposure is estimated to add 5% to the cost of healthcare. Victor Cotton MD, JD analyzes whether we can reduce this practice and thereby save healthcare dollars by enacting tort reform.