Don’t Get Caught Off Guard by a Subpoena! Do You Know What to Do?
For physicians, receiving a subpoena usually means a lawsuit has been filed involving a patient, a former patient or another doctor’s practice.
If you receive a subpoena, you must respond in an acceptable way. Not responding would put you at risk of being held in contempt of court.
ISMS offers a medical legal guideline that covers what physicians need to know about subpoenas.
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