Publications & Resources

MLMIC’s Fall 2019 Dateline Newsletter Available Online Now

The Fall 2019 issue of Dateline is now available online. It includes a case study on risks of EHR changes/updates, a risk management tip on use of scribes and more.

MLMIC’s Spring 2019 Dateline Newsletter Available Now Online

The Spring 2019 edition of Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured physicians and facilities – includes many resources, including information about physician liability for the actions of others, the consequences of improper delegation and management of negative online reviews.

MLMIC’s Fall 2018 Dateline Newsletter Available Now Online

The Fall 2018 edition of Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured physicians and facilities – includes a risk/benefit analysis of EHR data storage options and a case study on poor documentation and communication.

MLMIC’s Spring 2018 Dateline Newsletter Available Now Online

The Spring 2018 edition of Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured physicians and facilities – includes resources on topics like EHR metadata, noncompliant patients, medical marijuana and hand-off communication.

MLMIC’s Fall 2017 Dateline Newsletter Is Available Online

The Fall 2017 issue of Dateline provides a number of resources, including recommendations on proper use of patient portals and cautions related to responding to unflattering online reviews.

MLMIC’s Spring 2017 Dateline Newsletter Is Available Online

The Spring 2017 issue of Dateline is now available online. It provides a number of resources, including notes on the trend in summary judgments and recommendations for avoiding patient identification errors.

Alteration of a Medical Record Carries Serious Consequences

If a provider is sued for medical malpractice, an improper alteration of the patient’s medical record may very well destroy his or her ability to defend the case. This is true even if the medical care in question was entirely appropriate.

MLMIC’s Fall 2016 Dateline is Available Online

The latest edition of Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured physicians and facilities – is available for reading on our website.

MLMIC’s Spring 2016 Dateline is Available Online

The latest edition of Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured physicians and facilities – is available for reading on our website.

Special Edition of Dateline: Honoring Patients’ End-of-Life Decisions

In this special issue of Dateline, we review physicians’ medical, ethical and legal obligations to honor individual patient preferences at the end of life.