March 1, 2018
The March 2018 edition of MLMIC’s Case Review includes case studies highlighting the importance of veracity, communication and detailed medical histories.
January 26, 2018
Recent study shows an association between complete handover of anesthesia care of a patient from one anesthesiologist to another and adverse postoperative outcomes among patients undergoing major surgery.
November 18, 2016
During care transitions, it is essential to ensure that pertinent information is provided to the individual(s) assuming the care of the patient.
February 25, 2016
MLMIC’s most recent Case Review (Winter 2016) contains a perspective on a case with both a catastrophic outcome and serious legal and risk management deficits. The case study – involving paralysis from spinal surgery – highlights not only clear and continuous lack of communication between a variety of providers but also several failures of documentation.
July 15, 2015
Ineffective communication and transfer of patient information has been associated with medical errors, patient harm and patient dissatisfaction.
June 17, 2015
Dental practices should develop protocols for tracking consultations, including patient compliance, and documenting conversations between referring and consulting dentists. In addition, patients’ dental records should reflect referral compliance (or non-compliance) and include related correspondence.
December 3, 2014
Effective communication is imperative in ensuring patient safety, especially during patient handoffs.
June 25, 2014
In practically every region in this state, dentists provide care to patients who are culturally and linguistically diverse.
