Medical Malpractice Insurance News

In this case study, MLMIC examines the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act and its application, providing a legal analysis and important takeaways for hospitals.

While many dentists have already completely embraced the electronic dental record, some practices still find the need to dispose of paper records and imaging. The following is some general information to consider when destroying paper dental records and imaging.

Dentists know the vital importance of patient confidentiality, but it’s valuable to revisit how standard confidentiality and patient protections are heightened when it comes to HIV status.

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

A 47-year-old male presented to his dentist with a sore on the inside of his cheek which, months later, was discovered to be oral cancer and led, unfortunately, to the patient’s death. A lack of proper documentation in the dental record and patient noncompliance led to this settlement.

A 52-year-old male presented to a general dentist with multiple dental issues. This dentist, who had no advanced training, completed a complex full mouth restoration on the patient that included sinus lifts, bone grafting, root canals, extractions, implants and more. Here’s what happened.

This case of a 55-year-old female who underwent tooth restoration elucidates significant problems with the dentist’s management of the patient’s treatment, beginning with a lack of informed consent. Take a few minutes to learn from the outcome of this high-severity dental liability case.

A small portion of lawsuits brought alleging dental malpractice reach the threshold of “high severity,” which, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC) definition, involve serious permanent disability or death. Get an overview of these cases, which are driven by the value or potential value of the injury alleged.

Whether you’re a new dentist or someone who has been practicing for years, we all know that keeping accurate and up-to-date documentation is very important. We encourage you to read our most recent blog for a deep dive into the topic of dental records and why they’re important for you and your patients.

Join us on February 21, 2023, for “Welcome to the Jungle,” a MLMIC presentation designed to educate dental residents and new dentists on dental professional liability insurance basics. Al Anthony Mercado, Esq., of Mercado May-Skinner will explore the most frequently occurring claims seen in dentistry, common pitfalls, risk management strategies and tips for best practices to avoid pitfalls and claims.