July 2007
L. Richard Fried, Jr.
Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Cronin Fried Sekiya Kekina and Fairbanks
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It may seem like common sense to do so, but many people fail to check if their doctor is insured and board-certified. A doctor needs to be both to earn active hospital privileges. "I would never get surgery from someone without active hospital privileges," Fried says.
"It's important to speak to a doctor who can give you good advice," Fried suggests. "I can't tell you how many cases I hear where the client says, 'Betty said this doctor would do a good job; how would I know if he was unqualified?'" Fried advises seeking referrals from a trusted medical professional, such as your family doctor.
