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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.
New Issue of “The Scope: Medical Edition” Features Guidance on Utilizing Telehealth in Your Practice
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.
New York State Amendment to Law Regarding Dental Telehealth Services
A New York State law amendment regarding dental telehealth services takes effect immediately. Here’s what dentists need to know.
Telehealth and Cybersecurity Considerations
As physicians continue to deliver care via telehealth, healthcare systems are strongly encouraged to adopt practices that can help reduce the risk of privacy breaches or cyberattacks related to the use of the technology.
MLMIC and HANYS Announce Recovery and Preparedness Webinar
MLMIC and HANYS present “Practicing in a Pandemic – Addressing Liability Issues and Maintaining a Safe Environment of Care,” a webinar on navigating the unprecedented operational and clinical challenges caused by the pandemic.
Attorneys Respond to Medical Professional Liability FAQs on HIV Confidentiality
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to HIV confidentiality.