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Category: Dentists
MLMIC Member Testimonial: First Claim Experience
Read about the real-life experience of one of MLMIC’s policyholders.
Utilizing Checklists a Good Risk Management Practice
New data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services show that surgical checklists are unused in 10 percent of hospitals.
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.