Featured blog post: Do you need a medical staff lawyer, or will a call to the hospital lawyer solve the problem?
Credentialing Resource Center Connection, September 16, 2010
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When medical staffs face a legal problem, they have a choice as to whether they use the hospital’s legal counsel or secure their own counsel. The fact that there is a choice may seem obvious, however, in most instances this may be a hidden choice as medical staff may be likely to use whatever lawyer they used in the past, rather than exploring a new option. If the legal problem the medical staff is facing puts the medical staff at odds with the hospital, the medical staff may be more likely to pursue their own lawyer. Nevertheless, it’s important for medical staffs to understand the differences between hospital lawyers and medical staff lawyers and which agent to call.
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