Publications & Resources
Get insights and guidance from MLMIC and other leading sources on medical professional liability, risk management, and more.
Get insights and guidance from MLMIC and other leading sources on medical professional liability, risk management, and more.
The Scope: Can Dentists Be Sued for Transmission of COVID-19?
Dentists could potentially find themselves facing liability claims from patients who allege they contracted COVID-19 while receiving treatment at a dentist’s office, but whether that lawsuit will be successful is another question.
Physician Burnout and Depression May Lead to Medical Errors
A recent New York Times column reports on a growing body of research shows that physician burnout and depression are linked to medical errors and that nearly half of physicians experience burnout at some point.
Doctors Tell Medscape How They Survived Being Sued
While there’s no getting around the intense emotions involved in being sued, a solid support system makes a big difference. This includes not only family, friends and colleagues but also skilled legal counsel.
Case Study: A Delay in the Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
MLMIC’s Winter 2017 Case Review includes a case study in which poor communication and failure to communicate contributed to a delay in the diagnosis of breast cancer.
Majority of Physicians Report Lawsuits Came as Complete Surprise
Medscape data offers some perspective related to medical liability and malpractice litigation.
If and when the day comes when you are served a subpoena, will you know what to do first and what steps to take next?
Case Study: Settling a Disastrous Case with Self-Insured Codefendants
In this case, legal and risk management factors seriously impacted both the outcome of a newborn child as well as the outcome of the settlement negotiations.
MLMIC Member Testimonial: Reflections on Being a Defendant in a Medical Malpractice Case
Read about the real-life experience of one of MLMIC’s policyholders.
Popular MLMIC CME Modules Available Online!
As part of our ongoing efforts to educate our member policyholders on current healthcare law and risk management issues, we’ve made available online two of our most highly rated risk management CME modules.
In Your Defense: The Dental Record
If you ever find yourself involved in a malpractice dispute with one of your dental patients, the dental records you’ve kept on that patient – if maintained well – will be invaluable to you.