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Category: Physicians
Benefits of Encouraging Patients to Speak Up About Their Care
After gathering data from 10,000 patients researchers found that 48.6% of patients experienced a problem, and over 30% of those “did not always feel comfortable speaking up.” The study has implications for overall patient safety and satisfaction.
MLMIC’s Spring 2019 Dateline Newsletter Available Now Online
The Spring 2019 edition of Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured physicians and facilities – includes many resources, including information about physician liability for the actions of others, the consequences of improper delegation and management of negative online reviews.
FDA Takes Action to Reduce Risks Associated with Surgical Staplers
The FDA updates physicians about adverse events associated with surgical staplers and implantable surgical staples and provides recommendations for improving patient safety.
Reminder: March 28 Webinar on Effective Use and Supervision of Advanced Practice Providers
MLMIC encourages insureds to attend the March 28 webinar offered in partnership with HANYS to stay current with best practices on use and supervision of APPs.
Research Shows New Assessment Tool May Predict Suicide Risk
After testing a new tool that assesses depressive symptom severity, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have concluded that it may accurately predict suicide risk.
ECRI Releases Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2019
Diagnostic error, test follow-up, infection control and physician burnout top ECRI Institute’s 2019 list of “Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for Healthcare Organizations.”
A Reminder from NYSDOH About Opioid Treatment Plan Requirement
NYS Public Health Law requires that a written treatment plan be placed in the patient’s medical record when a practitioner prescribes opioids for pain management for longer than three months or past the time of normal tissue healing.
MLMIC and HANYS Offer Webinar on Effective Use and Supervision of Advanced Practice Providers
Join HANYS and MLMIC on Thursday, March 28, from noon to 1 p.m. for a complimentary webinar on effective use and supervision of Advanced Practice Providers.
Case Review Describes Factors Leading to Summary Judgement, Settlement
The March 2019 edition of MLMIC’s Case Review includes case studies highlighting factors that contribute to a summary judgement in one case and a settlement in another.
Register Now For MLMIC’s 2019 Risk Management Program
Online registration is open for MLMIC’s April 11 Risk Management Program at the Westchester Marriott Hotel (670 White Plains Road) in Tarrytown. The conference qualifies physicians for CME credit and covers current risk management issues facing all specialties.