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Case Study: Poor Patient Relations and Prolonged Treatment Result in Large Settlement
An adult patient went to a MLMIC-insured orthodontist requesting treatment to make his teeth perfect. Seven years later, the patient filed a lawsuit claiming that the orthodontist’s treatment was careless, reckless and contraindicated. What went wrong? Find out in this case study, complete with a legal and risk management perspective from a Fager, Amsler, Keller & Schoppmann attorney.
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.
Attorneys Respond to Medical Professional Liability FAQs on Diagnostic Test Follow-up
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to diagnostic test follow-up.
Attorneys Respond to Medical Professional Liability FAQs on the Doctor-Patient Relationship
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to the doctor-patient relationship, including legal guidance on when the relationship begins and how to discharge a patient.
Update on Status of New York and Border State Regulation of Telehealth
Our insureds are encouraged to review newly enacted provisions of the Public Health Law. These amendments hold implications for our insureds related to telehealth delivery.
Standards and Liability, a Webinar by MLMIC and HANYS
On June 10, MLMIC risk management experts will join HANYS to present “Standards and Liability,” a webinar with risk management strategies to address aggressive patient behavior in the workplace.
Mitigating Risks Associated with Improper Performance
MLMIC’s analysis of chief medical factors associated with improper performance shows that multiple specialties are involved and different types of procedures are triggering lawsuits.
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.