Medical Malpractice Insurance News

All healthcare related entities should periodically complete a system-wide risk analysis, implement a risk management plan and strengthen internal policies and procedures to mitigate, if not eliminate, the possibility of such an event from occurring. As highlighted by this case, such risk analysis must take into account computers and devices used by employees both in and out of the office or facility.

MLMIC recognizes the “copy and paste” function of EHRs offers convenience and efficiency, but it also poses unique liability risks.

Complimentary audio recordings of MLMIC’s 30th Annual Risk Management Seminar are now available for streaming.

Medscape data offers some perspective related to medical liability and malpractice litigation.

According to MLMIC’s recently offered, optional online claims survey, the most effective risk management strategies are 1) strong documentation, 2) patient education, 3) effective communication with patients and 4) coordination of care among specialties.

New MLMIC Risk Management CME Module features a discussion regarding surgical procedures frequently involved in ophthalmology claims.

Both case studies in the Summer 2015 edition of Case Review involve the “loss of chance” legal doctrine.

Before responding to a request to allow a high school or college student shadow you at an office or facility, consider the medical liability and patient safety risks.

Dental practices should develop protocols for tracking consultations, including patient compliance, and documenting conversations between referring and consulting dentists. In addition, patients’ dental records should reflect referral compliance (or non-compliance) and include related correspondence.

Good relationships with patients are important not only to patient health but also, according to the article’s author, “Doctors sued most often were complained about by patients twice as much as those who were not, and poor communication was the most common complaint.”