title: Avoiding the courthouse.
abstract: Four human resources topics commonly generate lawsuits for physicians: covenants not to compete, discrimination, independent contractor status, and disruptive physician behavior. A customized manual in a physician's practice can aid in effective communication and in implementing human resources policies and procedures.
authors.forename: Crystal
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Conde
mesh_terms: D004651:Employment / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D020399:Practice Management / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D013781:Texas