Monitoring Internet Libel of Physicians

Year: 2010

Resolution Number: 94

Action Taken: Approved as Amended

Status:

Author(s): Michael D. Olgren, MD

Sponsor: Domenic R. Federico, MD

On behalf of: Kent County Delegation

Committee: A (Medical Care Delivery)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS provide education to physicians about how to monitor websites that “rate” physicians; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS develop or identify resources for physicians to pursue legal recourse in those situations where libel, defamation of character, or similar injustice has occurred from a posting on a website that “rates” physicians.RATIONALE: The Committee agreed the intent of the resolution is best met by providing education to MSMS members.

Fiscal Note: NULL

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