Law Firms, Legal Assistance and Lawyers
Firms with Special Expertise and Interest in Physician Defense against Bad Faith Peer Review
As we all know, institutions are not perfect and peer review can be used as a lever to promote an institution's or an individuals agenda. When this happens, the line is crossed between good faith Peer Review and sham peer review. Frequently a physician cannot know in advance whether the peer review will be fair and unbiased or will be an attempt to sanction a physician for a myriad of improper reasons. For this reason we believe that every physician facing potential sanctions take these reviews very seriously and seek competent legal counsel as early as practical in the process. Certainly the hospitals will have sought the advice of their counsel prior to acting. Likewise it is prudent for a physician to seek consultation with a qualified expert in the laws and procedures in the state in which the practice is located. |
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Due to recent changes in the law, Semmelweis Society International (SSI) can no longer refer attorneys to healthcare professionals who request assistance. Until our Board receives further clarification from legal counsel, we urge you to have your attorney contact our organization as a resource for assisting in your case. State and federal laws regarding the discipline and management of medical professionals is complicated and we urge you to seek counsel immediately to stop any hospital peer review hearings BEFORE THEY OCCUR, in the courts. Many doctors and nurses have lost their clinical privileges even when no evidence exists to support claims made against you. If you believe that you will be called before a hospital peer review committee, or if you have already received such notification and believe you may require assistance,contact Semmelweis Society International at: Ph: 804 605 1650
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