Publications & Resources

Informed Consent and Dentistry

One of the contributing factors that often leads to dental malpractice litigation is the failure to obtain adequate informed consent from a dental patient.

MLMIC CMO Dr. John Lombardo: The Importance of Maintaining Perspective When Facing a Jury Trial

In a message from MLMIC Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lombardo, Dr. Lombardo discusses the instance of a malpractice case that goes to jury trial, including words of reassurance and insights from his own experience. Read his note, which serves as an introduction to the Q1 2023 issue of The Scope: Dental Edition.

MLMIC to Be a Part of the NYSOMS Regional Convention

At the upcoming New York State Osteopathic Medical Society (NYSOMS) Regional Osteopathic Convention (ROC-NY), MLMIC legal and risk management experts will be presenting on two topics: one related to litigation and the other to social media.

Physician Burnout and Depression May Lead to Medical Errors

A recent New York Times column reports on a growing body of research shows that physician burnout and depression are linked to medical errors and that nearly half of physicians experience burnout at some point.

Alteration of a Medical Record Carries Serious Consequences

If a provider is sued for medical malpractice, an improper alteration of the patient’s medical record may very well destroy his or her ability to defend the case. This is true even if the medical care in question was entirely appropriate.

Case Study: Settling a Disastrous Case with Self-Insured Codefendants

In this case, legal and risk management factors seriously impacted both the outcome of a newborn child as well as the outcome of the settlement negotiations.

MLMIC Member Testimonial: Reflections on Being a Defendant in a Medical Malpractice Case

Read about the real-life experience of one of MLMIC’s policyholders.

Popular MLMIC CME Modules Available Online!

As part of our ongoing efforts to educate our member policyholders on current healthcare law and risk management issues, we’ve made available online two of our most highly rated risk management CME modules.