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Attorneys Respond to Medical Professional Liability FAQs on Informed Consent

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to informed consent, including legal guidance on who’s responsible for obtaining it and which situations require it.

New Issue of “The Scope: Medical Edition” Features Guidance on Avoiding Social Media Pitfalls

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.

MLMIC Insight: Inadequate Patient Assessments Contribute to Diagnostic Errors and Substandard Treatment

To minimize risk of liability exposure from a diagnostic error, healthcare providers should be cognizant of the contributing factors leading to claims.

MLMIC Insight: Failure to Follow Established Policies and Procedures is a Leading Factor in Medical Malpractice Claims

Whether a solo practitioner, group practice or a large healthcare facility or system, taking steps to ensure that proper policies and procedures are established and followed is integral to enhancing patient safety.

Informed Consent: What Dentists Need to Know

Obtaining informed consent creates a legal doctrine that protects you as the dentist while also protecting patients’ rights. Here, we answer questions our policyholders ask most frequently about the process.

Attorneys Respond to Medical Professional Liability FAQs on the National Practitioner Databank

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to the National Practitioner Databank.

MLMIC’s Third Quarter Edition of The Scope: Medical Edition is Now Available Online

The newest issue of The Scope: Medical Edition includes considerations for telehealth and cybersecurity, a case study on delayed treatment due to the late discovery of a patient’s family history and more.

Attorneys Respond to Medical Professional Liability FAQs on Retention and Release of Medical Records

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to retention and release of medical records, including timeframes and authorizations.

Managing Your Social Media Presence Webinar on August 12

On August 12, MLMIC and HANYS will present a one-hour webinar designed to help healthcare providers optimize their social media strategy and minimize risks associated with its use.

July 10 Webinar on Emerging from the COVID-19 Pandemic

On July 10, MLMIC and MedPro Group will present a one-hour webinar with guidance and strategies for protecting medical practices while emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic.