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Defamation is a false statement, either written or oral, that harms the reputation of another person. In order to recover for defamation, a victim must establish that 1) the statement was false 2) the statement... more +
Defamation is a false statement, either written or oral, that harms the reputation of another person. In order to recover for defamation, a victim must establish that 1) the statement was false 2) the statement was communicated or published to a third party 3) the defendant caused the statement to be communicated or published, either intentionally or at least negligently 4) some harm was suffered as a result. less -
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Don’t Forget: Medical Societies Have a Duty to Provide Fair Procedure Too

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A recent decision by the United States District Court, Eastern District of California highlights the duty of medical societies to provide fair procedure when implementing a disciplinary action. In VanBuren Lemons v. American...more

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Iowa Supreme Court Rules on Defamation Claims in Board of Medicine Reports

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There were two cases this year at the Iowa Supreme Court which related to issues involving Iowa Board of Medicine claims.  In one case it was a question of the hospital’s ongoing responsibility to assess physician competence....more

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Med-Staff Newsletter - September 2019 | VOL 3

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Dr. Kenneth Economy was employed by East Bay Anesthesiology Medical Group (“Anesthesia Group”), which held an exclusive contract to provide anesthesia services at The East Bay Hospital (“Hospital”). During asurprise...more

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