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Undiagnosed Oral Cancer and a Faulty EDR System
In this case, a 36-year-old patient alleged that a dentist and his professional corporation failed to diagnose and treat a lesion on the side of the tongue resulting in a delayed diagnosis of oral cancer.
“The Scope: Medical Edition” Examines Challenges to the Healthcare Resource Supply Chain
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.
Case Study: A Wrongful Birth Case
In this case, a 25-year-old female alleged that, during her pregnancy, she was not fully informed that her infant would suffer birth defects. A legal and risk management analysis of the case indicates that failure to provide this patient with test results in a timely manner led to serious consequences.
New Issue of “The Scope: Medical Edition” Features Actions to Address Drug Shortages
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.
Case Study: Vicarious Liability Relating to Advanced Practice Providers
Many physicians employ advanced practice providers, such as nurse practitioners or physician assistants. When involved in medical professional liability cases, physicians may find themselves vicariously liable for these providers.
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.
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.
Case Study: Successful Use of Summary Judgment
Take a look at this real-world example of how MLMIC uses summary judgment to promote favorable legal outcomes for our physicians.
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.
Treating a Patient with Body Dysmorphia: A Case Study
This real-life case study examines how treating a patient with body dysmorphia presents a challenge—even for physicians who follow proper risk management practices.