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improperly cleared for surgery. If you don't have written specific
clearance, reschedule the surgery.
While the patient may be the one collecting the records, you play an
active role in ensuring that all the i's are dotted and the t's are crossed
before any procedure. Miscommunication, and the malpractice that
can come with it, is preventable with a strong policy and a little organ-
ization. OSM
Dr. Aussprung (la@aussprunglaw.com) is a trial attorney at the Law Office of Leon Aussprung, MD, in
Philadelphia. He was a board-certified physician for 14 years and currently practices law in the areas of medical
malpractice, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases.
