Physician legal rights matter most when the knock on the door is already happening.
This conversation with Muhammad Ali Rafai, author of Doctor Not Guilty, is a wake-up call for any doctor who thinks, "That would never be me."
Because one casual chat with agents can become a career-changing mistake.
You will hear what to say, what not to say, and why "being helpful" is not a legal strategy.
The real takeaway is simple - learn the rules before you need them.
We talk through the 5th Amendment right to remain silent and why you should always invoke it.
We cover the 6th Amendment right to have an attorney present and why you should insist on it every time.
This is about protecting your life, your liberty, your medical license, your family, and your ability to keep serving patients.
KevinMD featured this as "Physician Legal Rights: What to Do When Agents Knock," and the message is blunt for a reason.
If agents showed up at your office tomorrow, what would you say first?
Nationally recognized psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article "Physician legal rights: What to do when agents knock."
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