Category: Physicians
January 6, 2016
Physicians and hospitals may be liable to the general public if a patient is not warned of medications that can impair the patient’s driving ability. A third party who is injured in an accident may now sue the physician or hospital directly if there has been a failure to warn the patient of the side effects.
December 16, 2015
Medscape data offers some perspective related to medical liability and malpractice litigation.
December 10, 2015
Bloomberg reveals how it’s not as hard as it should be for hackers to crash – or manipulate – equipment and devices in the hospital or office setting. These included not only phones and printers but also magnetic resonance imaging scanners, ultrasounds and ventilators. So who’s responsible?
December 2, 2015
Given recent stories about insurers exiting the New York market due to financial difficulties, it is reassuring to know that New York’s leading medical liability insurer is sound and ready to serve its policyholders.
November 18, 2015
From beginning to end, the claims process (which may or may not be resolved in a trial) is long and can be quite grueling. However, it can make a difference to have confidence that you’re in attentive and capable hands.
November 12, 2015
The potential service disruption and financial loss caused by the closure of Health Republic Insurance of New York illustrates the importance of insolvency protection for all insurers (professional liability companies included).
November 4, 2015
Discharge of a patient from care can be complex, but these patient discharge recommendations provide some guidance.
October 29, 2015
It is important for healthcare providers to remain vigilant regarding the exchange of sensitive, protected patient personal health information (PHI) over electronic devices.
October 22, 2015
Physicians must be aware of both the restrictions on scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and their own responsibilities and liabilities in supervising CRNAs.
October 7, 2015
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.
