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Risk Management Tip: The Use of Computers in Examination Rooms
The presence of laptops/tablets in examination rooms has become commonplace as more providers implement electronic health records. This method of documentation may place a barrier between the provider and the patient. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
Attorneys Respond to Medical Professional Liability FAQs on Documentation in the Medical Record
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to documentation in the medical record.
Risk Management Tip: Reducing the Risk of the “Copy and Paste” Function in Electronic Health Records
The “copy and paste” function of electronic health record systems (EHRs) allows users to easily duplicate information such as text, images, and other data within or between documents. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
Risk Management Checklists: Patient Safety
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on patient safety, including guidance on managing medical equipment and caring for patients of size.
Strategies to Mitigate Risk Related to Documentation, Communication & Follow-up
MLMIC has developed universal risk management strategies to prevent liability claims related to documentation, communication and follow-up.
Risk Management Tip: Treating Patients with Whom You Have a Close Relationship
Physicians are often asked by close friends, relatives, or colleagues for medical advice, treatment, or prescriptions both inside and outside of the office. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
Attorneys Respond to Medical Professional Liability FAQs on the Healthcare Proxy Law
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to the healthcare proxy law.
Risk Management Tip: Discontinuing the Physician–Patient Relationship Properly
Once the physician-patient relationship is established, physicians have a legal and ethical obligation to provide patients with care. However, there may be circumstances when it is no longer appropriate to continue the physician-patient relationship. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
Risk Management Tip: Communicating with Low Health Literacy Patients
The lay public often has limited knowledge and understanding of medical terminology. Effective communication with patients may improve compliance with treatment regimens, enhance the informed consent process, and increase safe medication use. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
Attorneys Respond to Medical Professional Liability FAQs on HIV Confidentiality
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to HIV confidentiality.