March 25, 2022
The Importance of Properly Documenting Patient Interactions
“High quality” documentation – including physician notes that are timely, precise and complete – can promote patient safety and may limit liability exposure.
Tag: communicating with patients
March 25, 2022
“High quality” documentation – including physician notes that are timely, precise and complete – can promote patient safety and may limit liability exposure.
January 10, 2022
As cannabis use becomes more widespread, conversations with patients about its use may help to prevent poor medical outcomes.
November 10, 2021
In addition to researching symptoms and health concerns ahead of seeking care, patients are also turning to Google following medical appointments or instead of disclosing information to their doctors altogether.
September 22, 2021
Most physicians and other healthcare providers encounter patients with limited health literacy every day. Increasing awareness and facilitating patient education can mitigate the impact of health literacy on health outcomes and patient safety – and reduce liability risk.
September 10, 2021
Here, we summarize what patient-centered care is, what it means for your medical practice (including your relationships with patients) and what to consider when implementing PCC to improve outcomes and reduce medical liability.
August 9, 2021
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on dentist-patient relationships, including guidance on properly discontinuing the dentist-patient relationship, treating patients with whom you have a close relationship, managing patient noncompliance and managing negative online reviews.
July 12, 2021
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists for Dentists on patient communication, including guidance on after-hours calls, communication between consulting and referring dentists, sharing test results and communicating with low health literacy patients.
June 25, 2021
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine says sleep is essential to health and urges physicians to screen patients for sleep disorders and promote sleep health in clinical practice.
June 25, 2021
Research published by the American Heart Association indicates a concerning decline in proper high blood pressure management among the United States population in recent years.
June 23, 2021
AHRQ’s new screening tool provides direction for practices who wish to begin SDoH assessments, as well as recommendations to connect patients with needed services to improve their health.