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Category: Physicians

What to Do When Patients Record Conversations with Their Physicians

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.

Summer 2015 Case Review Now Available

Both case studies in the Summer 2015 edition of Case Review involve the “loss of chance” legal doctrine.

Cell Phone Use Poses Significant Risks in Healthcare Settings

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.

Risk Management Tips: Communicating with Low Health Literacy Patients

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.

End-of-Life Care: More Than a Conversation

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.

Better Communication During Care Transitions May Reduce Readmissions

Ineffective communication and transfer of patient information has been associated with medical errors, patient harm and patient dissatisfaction.

Consider Liability Risks Before Permitting Individuals to “Shadow” Physicians

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.

No Rate Increase for Physician Policyholders on July 1

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.

Use Diligence in Prescribing the New Oral Anticoagulants

While NOACs are considered to have certain advantages to warfarin, they also have disadvantages. MLMIC believes it is important for providers to be aware of the potential risks of prescribing any medication.

Does Better Communication with Patients Result in Fewer Lawsuits?

Good relationships with patients are important not only to patient health but also, according to the article’s author, “Doctors sued most often were complained about by patients twice as much as those who were not, and poor communication was the most common complaint.”