Removing the Disruptive Doctor: How to Select Attorneys to Lead the Physician Credentialing and Disciplinary Process
- May 31, 2024
- Earl E. Googe, Jr. , Smith Hulsey & Busey
It’s an issue that no hospital or health system is immune from encountering: handling a doctor who is difficult to work with, who struggles with following rules or is prone to making mistakes. Although their behavior might be described as problematic or disruptive, these physicians may not have a history of major incidents, medical mishaps, clinical errors, or egregious conduct. And yet, their behavioral red flags can be early indicators of bigger issues ahead, potentially leading to catastrophic consequences for patients and exposing hospitals and health care systems to the risk of litigation.
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