ONE OF THE most critical aspects of the physician/patient relationship is the understanding that the patient’s health information will not be disclosed outside the scope

Legal, ethical, and practical risks IN TODAY’S VERY fast-paced healthcare environment, convenience often drives communication choices. Text messaging, with its immediacy and simplicity, may seem

IN AN EFFORT to prevent medical professionals from having to defend themselves against “frivolous” lawsuits, in 2019 the Kentucky General Assembly enacted KRS 411.167 –

As new threats to the security of information and patient data appear, the healthcare industry must adapt. Unfortunately, this requires regular investments of money, time,

You likely know that medical cannabis becomes legal in Kentucky in January. What you may not know is that registration for physicians and advanced practice

What healthcare professionals need to know Imagine you are one of the only practicing pediatric neurologists in the area. In 2011, you signed an employment

What do healthcare professionals need to know? On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) came into effect, impacting a vast array of small

If you’re named in a medical negligence lawsuit, you’re in good company. According to the American Medical Association, one in three physicians will be sued

Medical practitioners and health care record custodians may be served a subpoena duces tecum (subpoena) to compel attendance at the taking of a deposition or