The American Law Institute’s updated malpractice standard marks a major shift away from the old locality rule, redefining how physicians’ decisions are judged in court. This new approach centers on evidence-based practice and the reasonability of care under real-world clinical circumstances.

Dr. Medlaw unpacks how the new national standard reshapes malpractice claims.

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In part 2 of their conversation, Alex McDonald, MD, and Rachel Franklin, MD, share how they communicate effectively with patients about preventive care, disease management, and misinformation.

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Physician’s Weekly editorial board member Alex McDonald, MD, chats with Rachel Franklin, MD, about the importance of accounting for social determinants of health when treating patients, emphasizing wellness beyond the absence of disease.

In the second part of their conversation, Alex McDonald, MD, and Amanda d’Almeida, MD, MPH, share practical strategies for physicians to address misinformation at the point of care.

Dr. MedLaw explains how physicians facing malpractice suits can use legal motions and strategy to actively shape their defense.

Editorial board member Alex McDonald, MD, returns to speak with Amanda d’Almeida, MD, MPH, about the process of leveraging social media to share evidence-based medical information.

Katrina Kimport, PhD, shares her research on how post-Dobbs abortion restrictions have affected obstetric care. Read the full study here.

Jeffrey Lazar, MD, discusses how the simple practice of sitting down during exams can improve the healthcare experience for both patients and clinicians.

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Alex McDonald, MD, speaks with Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, about how physicians can navigate discussions about vaccines amid shifting regulations.

Dr. MedLaw returns to share how physicians can apologize to patients without accidentally creating evidence of malpractice.

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