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FDA Warns About Illicit Online Opioid Retailers
The FDA cautions that a number of websites are illegally selling unauthorized opioids that may be counterfeit, contaminated, expired or otherwise unsafe.
The Scope: Can Dentists Be Sued for Transmission of COVID-19?
Dentists could potentially find themselves facing liability claims from patients who allege they contracted COVID-19 while receiving treatment at a dentist’s office, but whether that lawsuit will be successful is another question.
ADA Stresses Importance of Early Access to COVID-19 Vaccine for Dentists
The American Dental Association emphasized that dentists, as essential health care workers, should be among those groups allowed early access to the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.
Experts Say a COVID-19 Infection May Result in Lasting Health Consequences
A growing number of patients infected with COVID-19 are experiencing lasting and serious health conditions caused by the virus.
ADA Declares Dentists Essential, Disagrees With WHO Advice to Delay Care
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that people delay dental care. However, as stated in a recent statement, the American Dental Association (ADA) “respectfully yet strongly disagrees.”
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.
CDC says understanding the prevalence of and factors associated with COVID-19 infection among frontline providers is essential for developing effective strategies that minimize the spread of the virus in healthcare settings.
How to Prevent Medication Errors When Faced With the Pressures of Pandemic Care
The hectic pace of pandemic care may contribute to medication errors. It’s critical to recognize this risk by putting into place safeguards that support identifying and preventing these errors.
Amid the Pandemic, Seeking Emergency Medical Care for Heart Attack Symptoms Remains Critical
Mayo Clinic researchers say the correlation between the decline in online searches for heart attack symptoms and fewer emergency department visits for acute heart problems raises concern that some patients may be avoiding care due to COVID-19.
Key Considerations to Help Healthcare Organizations Optimize Telehealth Use
Experts have identified key themes related to telehealth they say have emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and can help physicians optimize its use.