QUESTION
Can a medical clinic require patients to NOT write a negative review?
Asked on Feb 18th, 2014 on Medical Malpractice - Florida
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Is it legal for a medical clinic to require patients to sign a document that states that they will not publicly make any negative or slanderous statements regarding their experience at the doctor? If the patient signs this paper, is it legally binding? There was no copy or receipt of the paper given to the patient to know the exact wording of the document. If the patient writes a negative review online, however true, would the medical center be able to win a lawsuit because of the breach of "contract"?
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Its a really good question. There is a similar case in front of the US Supreme Court if I recall regarding non-disparagement agreements like this. For doctors, the bigger issue is this ethical. I would contact the proper licensure board or file a complaint and see what they say.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2014 at 4:59 PM
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