Medical Malpractice Insurance News

A 65-year-old patient complained of left-sided abdominal pain for several years. In 2016, the patient underwent a CT scan, and a MLMIC-insured radiologist found no significant findings. More than three years later, a large mass was discovered, and the patient brought a lawsuit against several parties, including the radiologist, for not finding it earlier. Read what happened and our analysis of the case.

In this case, a 36-year-old patient alleged that a dentist and his professional corporation failed to diagnose and treat a lesion on the side of the tongue resulting in a delayed diagnosis of oral cancer.

The newest issue of The Scope: Medical Edition, MLMIC’s risk management publication, is now available online and offers the latest health, legal, risk management and insurance information.

In this case, a 25-year-old female alleged that, during her pregnancy, she was not fully informed that her infant would suffer birth defects. A legal and risk management analysis of the case indicates that failure to provide this patient with test results in a timely manner led to serious consequences.

The newest issue of The Scope: Medical Edition, MLMIC’s risk management publication, is now available online and offers the latest health, legal, risk management and insurance information.

Many physicians employ advanced practice providers, such as nurse practitioners or physician assistants. When involved in medical professional liability cases, physicians may find themselves vicariously liable for these providers.

The newest issue of The Scope: Medical Edition, MLMIC’s risk management publication, is now available online and offers the latest health, legal, risk management and insurance information.

The newest issue of The Scope: Medical Edition, MLMIC’s risk management publication, is now available online and offers the latest health, legal, risk management and insurance information.

Take a look at this real-world example of how MLMIC uses summary judgment to promote favorable legal outcomes for our physicians.

The newest issue of The Scope: Medical Edition, MLMIC’s risk management publication, is now available online and offers the latest health, legal, risk management and insurance information.