Publications & Resources

Open Bar: Does New York Law Require Creating and Maintaining a Medical Record for Every Patient?

New York law requires thorough medical records for every patient, even friends or family members. Learn why proper documentation is crucial for compliance, malpractice defense and safeguarding your practice.

The Importance of Properly Documenting Patient Interactions

“High quality” documentation – including physician notes that are timely, precise and complete – can promote patient safety and may limit liability exposure.

Strategies to Reduce Physician EHR Burden

The growing emphasis on the EHR places a greater documentation burden on physicians, contributing to stress and burnout. MLMIC examines strategies to improve EHR workflow.

Patient Generated Health Data Requires New Protocols for Use and Documentation

Patient generated health data adds a new dimension to practice management, and it’s important to examine it from a risk management perspective, including the protocols physicians and hospitals will need to utilize the data effectively and safely.

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.

Risk Management Tip: Treating Patients with Whom You Have a Close Relationship

Physicians are often asked by close friends, relatives, or colleagues for medical advice, treatment, or prescriptions both inside and outside of the office. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.

Risk Management Tip: Using Chaperones During Physical Examinations

Providers must recognize that, at any time, a patient may make a complaint to the Office of Professional Medical Conduct alleging that he or she was the victim of a physician’s sexual misconduct. Having a chaperone present during intimate physical examinations may be beneficial to both the physician and the patient. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.

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.

MLMIC Releases Three Online CME Risk Management Modules

MLMIC’s recently released CME modules share valuable guidance and insight on leading topics including patient-physician communication, documentation, patient safety and more.

November 2019 Case Review Now Available Online

The November 2019 edition of MLMIC’s Case Review includes case studies highlighting the importance of thorough, accurate and timely medical record keeping.