Use caution when discussing your malpractice case

Written and Reviewed by Reed Tinsley | October 22, 2009

You may be tempted to ask a physician friend to review your malpractice case to determine whether you are missing anything. Resist this temptation. The rules of malpractice cases do not give you the privilege to talk to anyone but your lawyer without having to share the contents of the discussion with the opposing side. If you discuss your case with a colleague who does not feel you acted appropriately, the plaintiff's attorney may subpoena your colleague to testify against you.

Sorry for no post yesterday – I was traveling to Washington DC to attend the Mid-Winter meeting of the National Society of Certified Healthcare Consultants (www.nschbc.org). For updates from the conference, go to www.twitter.com/rtacpa.

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Reed Tinsley CPA

This article is written by Reed Tinsley, a Houston, TX-based CPA with over 30 years of experience advising physicians and medical practices across Texas and the United States. Reed holds certifications as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. He is a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and trusted advisor to physicians on accounting & tax, practice management, and financial planning. Schedule a Free Consultation.

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