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Should TikTok Doctors Owe Any Duty of Care Toward Their Followers?

Bill of Health

By Sarah Gabriele Doctors are now using social media platforms to spread medical knowledge and to interact with the communities that they are actively building. A recent survey showed that almost 1 in 5 Americans now turn to TikTok before their doctor for health advice.

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Hospitals That Ditch Masks Risk Exposure

Bill of Health

NYU’s Langone hospital system decided that — outside of the Emergency Room — patients would generally only be required to mask “if they have fever and cough” (query what percentage of individuals with recent COVID-19 infections did not have this specific combo of symptoms — spoiler: it’s probably high ).

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Tort Liability is a Potentially Powerful Tool for Pandemic Response

Bill of Health

public health infrastructure nor American political culture support the kind of muscular central government mandates that have characterized the COVID-19 policies of many other countries. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. caused in the course of providing medical services in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.”

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Here's what primary care clinicians say they need to effectively implement telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

epicenters of the COVID-19 crisis, were some of the first to feel the brunt of the disease's effects. "But primary care doctors are the front line of healthcare in this country, and their patients still needed care." Review, revise and communicate telehealth malpractice policies.

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The Need to Go Back to Basics in Patient Safety

Bill of Health

Poor patient communication by nurses and doctors could also lead to formal complaints and litigation. NHS England and NHS Improvement have produced some useful core principles guidance on patient communication within the context on COVID-19. A litigation link? Good communication strategies may help head off these outcomes.

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An academic's perspective on DTC telehealth services: Buyer beware

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Telehealth revolutionized the way people receive healthcare since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Remember, this doctor does not have the patient's previous medical information. One is malpractice lawsuits. There have been many benefits to greatly expanded telehealth. No large lawsuits have occurred to date.

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Health Provider News – June 10, 2022

Hall Render

Alabama doctors launch nation’s first follow up clinic for snakebites. COVID-19 rising in Alabama, experts believe cases are higher than reported. Alaska’s Covid-19 emergency order to end July 1. Alaska’s COVID-19 data shows 25% rise in cases reported to state since last week. CALIFORNIA.