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Category: Dentists

New Technologies, Learning Curves and Patient Safety

According to a recent study, adopting new medical technologies too quickly can lead to an increased risk of patient harm.

New Prescribing Mandate for Controlled Substances Coming Soon

A new state regulation goes into effect on March 27, 2015, requiring all medication prescriptions to be electronically prescribed.

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.

MLMIC Honored With Special Gift of Thanks

The United States flag that flew over the U.S.S. Constitution will soon be prominently displayed in MLMIC’s Syracuse office.

Risk Management Tips: Tracking Test Results

Always follow-up after tests, both with the patient and with the appropriate medical personnel.

Medication Adherence: A Physician’s Role

Ensuring that their patients are taking prescribed medications correctly is a major challenge faced by physicians today.

Safe Injection Practices Essential in Any Health Care Setting

Unsafe injection practices put your patients at risk for infectious and non-infectious diseases, and have been associated with adverse events in a wide variety of health care environments.

Communicating with Patients Who Have Limited English Proficiency

In practically every region in this state, dentists provide care to patients who are culturally and linguistically diverse.

Another Endorsement for MLMIC!

The New York State Society of Dermatology and Dermatological Surgery is now an official MLMIC partner.

Ninth District Dental Association Endorses MLMIC!

Ninth District — which covers Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester Counties — has endorsed MLMIC exclusively.