Medical Justice, a company founded by neurosurgeon Dr. Jeffrey Segal in 2001, sells contracts to doctors that prohibit patients from commenting on their care to the media, online or even to family and friends. The company claims the contract gives a doctor the right to sue a patient for damages if violated, although no lawsuits have been filed yet. Angie's List magazine examines the legal and ethical issues surrounding such 'gag order' contracts.
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