If you're a doctor or medical provider you might have heard the term 'medical lien' before but what does it really mean? A medical lien is a demand for repayment that can be placed against a patient's personal injury case. When personal injury lawsuits are filed, the amount of money you have spent and could spend on your treatment is always taken into account. 1. A lien is a legal right to a portion of an asset. When physicians provide services to treat patients on a lien, i