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New Issue of “The Scope: Medical Edition” Features Top Anesthesia-Related Allegations

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.

Emergency Department Liability Webinar Hosted by MLMIC, HANYS and MLMIC Legal Department

This June 8 webinar will discuss emergency department liability risk.

Considerations for Selling or Closing a Medical Practice

MLMIC outlines basic procedural principles and legal concerns associated with selling or closing a medical practice.

Your Dental Patient Requests a Refund. What Now?

Over the course of years of practice, a dentist may encounter an unsatisfied patient who requests a refund because of a cosmetic concern, discomfort or pain. Before granting that request, dentists should be aware of the potential consequences of that action. Our blog takes a look from a legal perspective.

The Liability Issues of Medispa Treatment

Physicians and professional practices must exercise caution when offering medispa services, which can pose professional and financial risks.

Making Sense of Your First Employment Contract After Dental Residency

When dental residents finish training and are faced with their first contract, they may be overwhelmed by the amount of information to sift through. We’ll help you sort through the most important elements of employment contracts and negotiations, starting from the time you are recruited.

New Issue of “The Scope: Medical Edition” Features Liability Issues Related to Medispa Treatment

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.

Talk Studio: Limiting New Patients To Those Vaccinated Against COVID-19

A new episode of MLMIC’s “Talk Studio” features a conversation on limiting new patients to those vaccinated against COVID-19.

Talk Studio: Integrating Nurse Practitioners Into Medical Practices

A new episode of MLMIC’s “Talk Studio” details factors—such as documentation, credentials and registration—physicians should keep in mind when collaborating with nurse practitioners.

Talk Studio: Use of Electronic Signatures in Healthcare Settings

In a new episode of “Talk Studio,” MLMIC attorneys discuss the common acceptance of e-signatures in medical record documentation, plus exceptions where handwritten signatures are still required.