Publications & Resources

Get to Know Incoming ECMS President Stacey Watt, M.D.

In this Q&A with MLMIC’s Tammie Smeltz, anesthesiologist Stacey Watt, M.D., discusses her career path, her fascinating athletic accomplishments and her advice for female physicians.

MLMIC Lecture at PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology: Insights Into the Legal Process and Malpractice Claims

A lecture sponsored by MLMIC will help anesthesiologists identify and mitigate risks associated with malpractice claims.

Improving Infection Control Practices Related to Anesthesia Care in the OR

New recommendations aim to improve patient safety by establishing infection control practices specific to OR anesthesia care.

MLMIC to Participate in 72nd PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology

As a supporter of the 72nd PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology December 7-11, 2018, MLMIC will have an exhibit (Booth 107) and deliver a talk on legal challenges and malpractice trends specific to anesthesiologists.

JAMA Study Shows Opportunity to Improve Patient Handovers During Anesthesia Care

Recent study shows an association between complete handover of anesthesia care of a patient from one anesthesiologist to another and adverse postoperative outcomes among patients undergoing major surgery.

Negligent Spinal Surgery Leads to Paralysis and Hospital Liability

MLMIC’s most recent Case Review (Winter 2016) contains a perspective on a case with both a catastrophic outcome and serious legal and risk management deficits. The case study – involving paralysis from spinal surgery – highlights not only clear and continuous lack of communication between a variety of providers but also several failures of documentation.

Proper Use and Supervision of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists

Physicians must be aware of both the restrictions on scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and their own responsibilities and liabilities in supervising CRNAs.