Inside Aesthetics Ep 160 Medicolegal Issues for Injectors from a Criminal Lawyer's Perspective | Jahan Kalantar
Episode 160 hosts Jahan Kalantar (Criminal Lawyer based in Sydney, Australia)
Jahan also has an incredibly popular TikTok account where he provides entertaining and concise explanations about legal concepts.
Having discussed some of the legal principles that injectors need to be aware of in previous episodes (episodes 51, 66 & 114), we now explore things from a prosecuting solicitor's perspective.
Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is general in nature should not be taken as legal advice. Governing laws between countries, states and cities can vary greatly. You should seek your own independent advice before making decisions of a legal nature.
We explore:
- Jahan's career to date and how he became interested in the law of cosmetic medicine
- Why he changed from working as a barrister to working as a solicitor
- The reasons why patients usually sue cosmetic practitioners
- What constitutes a 'bad' outcome?
- Why poor communication is usually at the root of medicolegal complaints
- What exactly happen and what the main steps when a patient sues
- What exactly is 'informed consent' from a legal perspective?
- Consent forms and how to use them properly
- How and why can patients can still successfully take legal action, despite signing these forms which communicate the possible risks/complications associated with both surgical and non-surgical treatments?
- The crucial importance of excellent note taking and the perils of not doing them at the time of the treatments
- Why you should take clinical photography seriously
- The legal implications of registered nurses using remote prescribing doctors
- Terminating difficult consultations before they become a bigger problem
- Responsible and professional behavior - how solicitors can use your social media to build a case against you
00:00 Introduction 01:03 Meet Jahan Kalantar 04:55 Understanding Medical Negligence and Litigation 10:59 Why Patients Decide to Sue Practitioners 18:27 Communication Breakdowns and Expectation Management 26:25 Real Case Example Poor Outcome and Escalation 33:29 The Importance of Professional Boundaries With Patients 41:37 Responding to Complaints and Handling Conflict Early 48:53 Saying Sorry Without Admitting Legal Liability 52:09 The Legal Process From Complaint to Settlement 61:45 Why Detailed Clinical Notes Are Critical Protection 68:49 Documentation Mistakes That Create Legal Risk 76:38 Photography, Consent and Medical Records Standards 80:09 Identifying High Risk Patients and Red Flags 86:34 Protecting Your Practice With Systems and Protocols 90:43 Final Advice for Reducing Legal Risk in Aesthetics