September 16, 2015
Fall 2015 Issue of Dateline Available Online!
The latest edition of Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured physicians and facilities is available for reading on our website.
Category: Physicians
September 16, 2015
The latest edition of Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured physicians and facilities is available for reading on our website.
August 26, 2015
New MLMIC Risk Management CME Module features a discussion regarding surgical procedures frequently involved in ophthalmology claims.
August 19, 2015
The use of cell phones by patients and families for the purpose of recording conversations with their healthcare providers is a topic of serious concern to many physicians.
August 12, 2015
Both case studies in the Summer 2015 edition of Case Review involve the “loss of chance” legal doctrine.
August 5, 2015
The personal use of cell phones poses a significant risk in healthcare settings as it may distract physicians and staff from the tasks at hand.
July 29, 2015
Lack of health literacy can make effective communication with patients a challenge. At stake may be inability to comply with treatment regimens, give informed consent and use medication properly.
July 22, 2015
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a proposed rule that would reimburse physicians for discussions they have about end-of-life care.
July 15, 2015
Ineffective communication and transfer of patient information has been associated with medical errors, patient harm and patient dissatisfaction.
July 8, 2015
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.
July 1, 2015
As MLMIC celebrates its 40th anniversary, we have some great news for physician policyholders: the Superintendent of Insurance has accepted our recommendation that rates remain unchanged for the July 1, 2015 – July 1, 2016 policy year.