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Old 15th Apr 2013, 14:06
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If it helps at all, I'm no gynecologist, but I'm always willing to have a look.
Well, I AM a gynecologist, and believe me, looking lost its intrigue decades ago!

Now to the matter here: I've no easy access to the ruling from CAA, but it seems to me this is nothing new. All docs realize that they cannot give specific advice over a web portal, and if you've followed this forum we virtually never do. We may guide someone toward proper treatment, offer support, debate alternatives, or give additional information. Are you telling me that somehow that's now a crime?

Over here we work constantly under the threat of litigation. But somewhere along the line you have to make a decision or take a stand. As attorneys often told me "anyone can sue you for anything they wish -- collecting is another matter". And the final defense is the insurance company. That's why we pay the premium.

It does sound like the differences between the UK and US medicolegal systems are diminishing by the year. Sadly.
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