Adverse events occur every day in health care. It may happen to the physician’s own patient or to one for whom he or she is the consultant — either situation exposing them to a potential medical professional liability lawsuit. What can a doctor do?

Many physicians have migrated to the electronic record in the in-patient and out-patient setting. Physicians routinely use electronic and digital signatures in lieu of a hand written signature. Electronic submission necessitates security measures to verify and authenticate the physician’s identity.

Do you know what to do to protect yourself in the event you come under investigation in a prescription abuse case? Watch this video "The Laws You Need to Know for Compliance" for tips.

The DEA has authority to visit unannounced and receive access to all prescription records going back two years. What should you do if they show up?

Prescription Drug Abuse? If you're a physician under criminal investigation, you might not learn about it until something terrible happens — like a raid, or a search warrant, or an arrest. Knowing in advance how to comply with the criminal law of controlled substance helps you protect yourself.