April 3, 2024
Risk Management Tip: Communicating and Following Up on Critical Patient Test Results
To protect your medical practice, check out MLMIC’s recommendations for communicating and following up on critical test results.
Tag: communicating with patients
April 3, 2024
To protect your medical practice, check out MLMIC’s recommendations for communicating and following up on critical test results.
June 6, 2023
There are many things to consider when addressing the needs of the LGBTQ+ population, but becoming aware of this vulnerable population and promoting inclusion is a step in the right direction!
February 28, 2023
This real-life case study examines how treating a patient with body dysmorphia presents a challenge—even for physicians who follow proper risk management practices.
December 12, 2022
In this case study involving dental jousting, the facts illustrate how jousting, connected with documentation issues, can lead to the settlement of a potentially defensible case. The case involves a 54-year-old female who presented to our insured for a consultation to replace old fillings and a preexisting three-unit bridge from #2-#4.
October 28, 2022
This model of care, which requires physicians and patients to collaborate on care plans, can improve health outcomes, strengthen relationships and boost satisfaction.
October 3, 2022
MLMIC receives a significant number of calls from policyholders and their office staff who are dealing with difficult situations. These calls can involve patients who are simply noncompliant, unruly patients and even family members who cause disruption in the office and threaten office staff. In every situation, MLMIC offered advice and was able to assist with resolving the situation appropriately.
July 18, 2022
In almost every dentist’s practice, there are difficult dental patients. In this first installment in our new blog series, we will provide recommendations for treating patients who demand or abuse narcotics; are rude or threatening to the dental professionals; or are noncompliant. All patients, even difficult ones, must be evaluated and treated by their dentists until and unless they have been formally discharged from care.
July 8, 2022
MLMIC discusses how to mitigate risk associated with patient communication.
June 21, 2022
Physicians and healthcare providers can support LGBTQ patients through inclusive communications and office environments.
May 11, 2022
MLMIC shares tips to help physicians encourage patients to return to routine care after delays caused by COVID-19.