August 8, 2024
How Medical Negligence Led to a Patient’s Suicide: Case Study
In this case study, MLMIC explores a malpractice case where a 38-year-old man’s back pain and addiction were mishandled, resulting in a tragic outcome.
Tag: healthcare law
August 8, 2024
In this case study, MLMIC explores a malpractice case where a 38-year-old man’s back pain and addiction were mishandled, resulting in a tragic outcome.
August 5, 2024
In this case study, MLMIC highlights how diagnostic delays can occur despite multiple evaluations. A 14-year-old was misdiagnosed with epididymitis rather than left testicular torsion, leading to a lawsuit and loss of the testicle.
July 30, 2024
Our experts explore a case where a 59-year-old woman developed compartment syndrome after knee surgery, ultimately resulting in an amputation. Although the jury ultimately sided with the providers, the case exposed significant documentation and communication failures by the orthopedic team.
July 24, 2024
Last month, the Joint Commission updated its position on text messaging patient information and orders within healthcare teams. We’re discussing what accredited organizations need to know before implementing this new guideline.
July 18, 2024
This month on Open Bar, we’re discussing whether providers must give parents access to the patient portal of their minor children. Here’s our expert answer to that question, taking into account the patient’s privacy rights.
July 16, 2024
A 65-year-old patient complained of left-sided abdominal pain for several years. In 2016, the patient underwent a CT scan, and a MLMIC-insured radiologist found no significant findings. More than three years later, a large mass was discovered, and the patient brought a lawsuit against several parties, including the radiologist, for not finding it earlier. Read what happened and our analysis of the case.
June 21, 2024
By Elizabeth Ollinick, Esq. MLMIC is thrilled to launch “Open Bar,” a monthly FAQ on trending issues in healthcare faced by MLMIC insureds throughout New York. There are several perks available to MLMIC policyholders. One of them is access to MLMIC’s Legal Hotline. Our Legal Department is comprised of seasoned healthcare attorneys throughout the state. […]
June 18, 2024
MLMIC’s The Albany Report offers policyholders a concise, insiders’ view of pending legislative, regulatory and political developments that have an impact on healthcare professionals in New York State. The latest edition focuses on developments related to the Grieving Families Act and the Medical Indemnity Fund.
April 30, 2024
The latest edition of MLMIC’s The Albany Report focuses policyholder attention on the 2024-25 New York State budget.
October 24, 2023
The latest edition of MLMIC’s The Albany Report focuses policyholder attention on Grieving Families Act legislation.