, goosmann law firm. "meaningful informed consent is more than just obtaining a patient's signature on a piece of paper." what information does a physician need to give a patient? "physicians must provide patients with detailed information about risks, benefits, and alternatives including the optptn of doing nothing," goosmannnnaid. "then the patient should be allowed the opportunity to ask questions to the physician." what does the consent form address? "the majority of informed consent forms do not adequately address potential risks and benefits of procedures," goosmann said. "as a result they leave physicians and health care professionals vulnerable to liability claims." what should health care e ofessionals do to protect thememlves? do not rely upon a generic consent form," goosmann said. "be specific. use plain language that patients can understand and explain any medical terms. be detailed. include risks, benefits, and alternative treatment options. be upfront and honest. and, allow the patient time

"social media can be a scary beast," said jeana goosmann, goosmann law firm. owner. add in 100 to 1,000 employeeeeand you could have some majaj issues if you aren't protected. your brands reputation could be damaged within seconds if you don't have a plan in place." what is the first step a company should take? "include a social media policy in your employee handbook," goosmann said. "an attorney can help you create a policy specific to your company to be included in your employee handbook." after including a social media policy in their handbook, what action should they take next? "next, train your employees and educate them on the policy," said goosmann. "make sure everyone has read the policy and they have signed a contract stating they have read it." what are some points that should be addressed during the training? "appropriate use of social media both atatork and home," goosmann said. "also, talk a aut the policy on use of personal and company electronic devices. cover social media do's and don'ts, as well. for example, if your company is a restaurant, you don'

"social media can be a scary beast," said jeana goosmann, goosmann law firm. "especially if you're a ceo and business owner. add in 100 to 1,000 employees and you could have some major issues if you aren't protected. your brands reputation could be damaged within seconds if you don't have a plan in place." what is the first step a company should take? "include a social media policy in your employee handbook," goosmann said. "an attorney can help you create a specific to your company to be included in your employee handbook." after including a social media policy in their handbook, what action should they take next? "next, train your employees and educate them on the policy," said goosmann. "make sure everyone has read the policy and they have signed a contract stating they have read it." what are some points that should be addressed during the training? "appropriate use of social media both at work and home," goosmann said. "also, talk about the policy on use of personal and company electronic devices. cover social media do's and don'ts, as well. for example,

, goosmann law firm. "meaningful signature on a piece of paper." what information does a physician need to give a patient? "physicians must provide patients with detailed information about risks, benefits, and alternatives including the option of doing nothing," goosmann said. "then the patient should be allowed the opportunity to ask questions to the physician." what does the consent form address? "the majority of informed consent forms do not adequately address potential risks and benefits of procedures," goosmann said. "as a result they leave physicians and health care professionals vulnerable to liability claims." what should health care professionals do to protect themselves? do not rely upon a generic consent specific. use plain language that patients can understand and explain any medical terms. be detailed. include risks, benefits, and alternative treatment options. be upfront and honest. and, allow the patient time to weigh the risks and benefits before signing." clerical staff? "it is not simply