Re: cancer forums read by doctors

From: J (grateful_at_example.net)
Date: 10/12/04 

Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 16:26:48 -0400

Leo wrote:

> I just found these forums, and they are really great. I am here to
> tell you about the forums I created. I am a Doctor and have 2 family
> members that have been affected by cancer: leukemia and prostate
> cancer. I will be specializing in Hematology and Oncology, and from
> personal experiences with my family I found that we do a poor job at
> answering questions. So I decided to create these forums, that you can
> post and view without even registering. I have a few colleagues that
> are participating as well, and we try to answer questions as best as
> we can. This is completely voluntary and not-for-profit.
>
> Please visit www.cancerforums.net
>
> I hope our website can be of help to many of you.
>
> regards,
> Leo

Leonardo,
Since you are in the US, have you checked with your malpractice liability
insurer and Mayo?
Another American doctor who used to post here was told by his
insurer....(and the hospital where he worked)...
[start quote]
"any doctor -- patient communication establishes a relationship; and made
a specific warning NOT to participate in usenet groups or provide
"electronic advice."
I subsequently asked about my "disclaimer" and was told that was NOT
sufficient. The fact that I might offer advice without a full evaluation
was felt to increase my potential liability. I was specifically told NOT
participate. I don't think an anonymous service would shield me since a
court order to provide my name/location would be fairly easy to obtain, at
least an American lawyer could probably obtain my name, and given that I
live in America a lawsuit could then follow. It should also be noted that
the legal department of the Hospital of the University of XXXdeletedXXX
(home of one of America's finest law schools, as well as medical schools)
gave them the same advice. If I participate, I lose my malpractice
coverage.
[end quote]
J

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