Medical Malpractice Insurance News

The failure to properly handle and document after-hours telephone calls can adversely affect patient care and lead to potential liability exposure for the physician. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on office policies, including guidance on maintaining patient confidentiality, tracking test results, following up on missed or cancelled appointments, using chaperones or scribes and handling patient complaints.

Physicians’ offices may not be well equipped to accommodate patients of size. Providing a safe environment, while optimizing sensitivity to the needs of this patient population, will enhance patient care and minimize your exposure to claims of negligence. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.

Medication samples are widely used in a physician’s office practice. A standard process should be in place for the proper handling, storage, dispensing, and disposal of medication samples. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.

A well-defined process for following up on missed or cancelled appointment will help ensure continuity of care and enhance patient safety. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.

Many procedures are performed in the office setting using physician-owned or leased medical equipment. Failure or malfunction of this equipment may lead to patient, staff or provider injury. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.

On June 4, MLMIC and HANYS will host “Emerging From COVID-19: Guidelines for Re-opening Healthcare.” This webinar will provide a strategic roadmap to help medical practices safely and efficiently return to normal operations.

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on medication management, including guidance on how to manage medication samples and how to promote patient adherence to a medication regimen.

Medication errors result in a significant portion of medical liability claims. Careful attention to detail in prescribing and monitoring the use of medications promotes patient health and safety. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.

On May 28, MLMIC will host “Million Dollar Claims: A Closer Look,” a complimentary webinar examining major causes of million-dollar claims in New York State.