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Thursday, June 23, 2011

Introduction and Disclaimer

A good friend once asked me, "Leland, would you rather have a good doctor or a good lawyer." I replied, "A good lawyer; I eat an apple everyday so I will probably never need a doctor." But it turns out I was wrong. No matter how many apples you eat, health issues will inevitably arise. And when they do, you want a good doctor.

This blog is for those good doctors (and for people who like doctors). But no matter how good the doctor, legal issues will inevitably arise. Though every situation is unique, and noting that this blog does not in any way establish an attorney-client relationship, I hope that I can relay some important information that will increase health care providers' awareness of the legal issues that can or will arise as they fulfill their missions to heal.

With that, here is a brief disclaimer, in fine print of course:
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