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Attorneys Respond to Medical Professional Liability FAQs on Good Samaritan and DNR Laws

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to the Good Samaritan and Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Laws.

MLMIC Insight: Leading Factors that Contribute to Claims in Healthcare

This MLMIC Insight highlights key factors that contribute to claims in healthcare and resources to mitigate risk related to these concerns.

Attorneys Respond to Medical Professional Liability FAQs on Handling Requests from Attorneys

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to handling requests from attorneys.

Risk Management Tip: Utilizing Telehealth in Your Practice

A properly selected telehealth system can provide an effective format for healthcare delivery absent an in-person visit. Physicians are advised to consider a number of factors when determining if telehealth technology will benefit their practice and patients.

Beyond the Behavioral Health Unit: Managing Mental Health, a Webinar by MLMIC and HANYS

On March 24, MLMIC and HANYS will host “Beyond the Behavioral Health Unit: Managing Mental Health.” This webinar will outline strategies for meeting the mental health needs of patients in the emergency department, the general inpatient unit and the ambulatory care setting

Risk Management Tip: Effective Telehealth Patient Engagement

There are key factors to consider when determining whether a telehealth encounter is the right choice for an individual patient.

The Scope: Dental Records and Liability Protection – A Defense Attorney’s Perspective

The single most important factor in successfully defending a lawsuit or protecting a dentist from liability is good recordkeeping by the dentist. Legal concerns aside, good dental records also improve the quality and consistency of patient care.

Attorneys Respond to Medical Professional Liability FAQs on Documentation in the Medical Record

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to documentation in the medical record.

Strategies to Mitigate Risk Related to Documentation, Communication & Follow-up

MLMIC has developed universal risk management strategies to prevent liability claims related to documentation, communication and follow-up.

Attorneys Respond to Medical Professional Liability FAQs on the Healthcare Proxy Law

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to the healthcare proxy law.