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Category: Physicians
Federal Government Expands Access to COVID-19 Vaccine
Under new federal regulation, COVID-19 immunizations can now be administered to everyone older than 65 and to adults with comorbidities that classify them as at-risk for severe infection.
Attorneys Respond to Medical Professional Liability FAQs on the Healthcare Proxy Law
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to the healthcare proxy law.
New Issue of “The Scope: Medical Edition” Features Guidance on Utilizing Telehealth in Your Practice
The newest issue of The Scope: Medical Edition, MLMIC’s risk management publication, is now available online and offers the latest health, legal, risk management and insurance information.
Risk Management Tip: Discontinuing the Physician–Patient Relationship Properly
Once the physician-patient relationship is established, physicians have a legal and ethical obligation to provide patients with care. However, there may be circumstances when it is no longer appropriate to continue the physician-patient relationship. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
Experts say NCITs May Not Adequately Screen for COVID-19
Experts say temperature screenings taken with non-contact infrared thermometers may be largely ineffective for curbing the spread of COVID-19 because the instrument is influenced by numerous variables.
Patient Photos Displayed in EHRs Can Enhance Patient Safety
A new study published by JAMA Network Open says displaying patient photographs in EHRs can reduce wrong-patient order entry errors.
FDA Cautions Use of Face Masks with Metal During MRIs Poses Patient Safety Risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cautions that patients can be injured if wearing face masks with metal features or coating during an MRI exam.
Risk Management Tip: Communicating with Low Health Literacy Patients
The lay public often has limited knowledge and understanding of medical terminology. Effective communication with patients may improve compliance with treatment regimens, enhance the informed consent process, and increase safe medication use. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
HHS Expands Telehealth Coverage of COVID-19 Countermeasures
HHS confirms physicians can deliver telehealth services across state lines for covered services to fight the spread of COVID-19.
Telehealth and Cybersecurity Considerations
As physicians continue to deliver care via telehealth, healthcare systems are strongly encouraged to adopt practices that can help reduce the risk of privacy breaches or cyberattacks related to the use of the technology.