Monthly Archives: July 2011

Top 12 Negotiation Tips Part 2

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Pat Iyer

• You don’t have to play the hand you’re dealt when negotiating,. You can change the hand in the process of the negotiation. In order to do so, increase your knowledge of how to read and use body language. • … Continue reading →

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12 Top Negotiating Tips Part 1

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Pat Iyer

• When you possess the power position at the negotiation table, be judicious with it. Use it wisely. Today’s power position could be tomorrow’s position of weakness. • Don’t make “take it or leave it” offers when you have a … Continue reading →

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Law Firm Quality Improvement: Plan Do Study Act

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Pat Iyer

At a recent meeting of the partners of the firm, a person brings up the problem of finding documents related to one client’s case in a different client’s file. At Med League, we can sympathize with this because we get … Continue reading →

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Evasive answers during deposition

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Pat Iyer

This is an example of an evasive set of answers during a deposition of a physician. Just answer the question, Doctor. A: I told you I wasn’t perfect. I attempted to comply with Medicare regs. I was not perfect in … Continue reading →

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Defense attorney claims no pain and suffering but medical record proves otherwise

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Pat Iyer

In this medical malpractice case, Janine Kelly (fictitious name), a 66-year-old woman went into the hospital for a colon resection after a colonoscopy showed she had a malignant tumor. She expected to be in the hospital for 3-4 days, and … Continue reading →

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11 Social Media Best Practices for Attorneys

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Pat Iyer

I recently came across the 10 Best Practices for Social Media: Helpful guidelines for news organizations released in May 2011 by ASNE. I’ve modified them for attorneys. 1. Break news on your website, not on Twitter. The purpose of announcements … Continue reading →

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Med League helps Chicago firm get $17.75 million settlement

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Pat Iyer

On 2/10/05, Mr. George Nissen was a 44-year-old police officer who was involved in an altercation. He was thrown over a car and landed on his head. After he went home, he developed weakness on the left side of his … Continue reading →

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Jane D. Heron, RN, BSN, MBA is completing her first year at Med League

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Pat Iyer

Jane joined the staff of Med League in August 2010. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Columbia University and her Masters in Business Administration from Missouri State University. Her clinical background is diverse and includes cardiac rehabilitation, … Continue reading →

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