On April 3, 2020, Governor Hogan signed new telehealth bills into law that expand the definition and use of telehealth. These laws went into effect immediately. As a result, Maryland’s formal definition of telehealth now includes asynchronous telehealth interactions. “Asynchronous … Read more
Patients are coming back to the office. The Maryland Department of Health and the CDC have defined and declared criteria to make these in-person visits as safe as possible. But what else can you do to protect yourself from future … Read more
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth visits are on the rise. As in face-to-face visits, it’s vitally important for patients to have full knowledge of the possible risks, benefits, alternatives, and for you to obtain informed consent. How is this … Read more
The pandemic has brought jury trials in Maryland courts to a halt. At some point, restrictions on public access to the courtrooms will be lifted. The question is, how will jury trials be conducted? Certainly, there will be a large backlog of cases … Read more
It can be so tempting to offer professional advice on social media — but think twice! In this video think piece, partners Christina Billiet and Nicole Deford discuss the problems associated with offering advice on social media. Maybe you’ve seen … Read more
Attention healthcare providers: While we are in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic it can be difficult to see into the future. For healthcare providers, future litigation is inevitable. How did you treat that patient?Did you properly segregate him from … Read more