Consider Liability Risks Before Permitting Individuals to “Shadow” Physicians
Before responding to a request to allow a high school or college student shadow you at an office or facility, consider the medical liability and patient safety risks.
Use Diligence in Prescribing the New Oral Anticoagulants
While NOACs are considered to have certain advantages to warfarin, they also have disadvantages. MLMIC believes it is important for providers to be aware of the potential risks of prescribing any medication.
PICC Line Concerns
It is the obligation of the original treating physician to appropriately follow up with the patient to arrange for removal of the PICC line.
MLMIC Releases Proactive Risk Management Follow-Up Program VI
A new online risk management CME program, Follow-Up VI, has been developed for our policyholders and is now available online.