October 15, 2020

Risk Management Tip: Handling Patients’ Complaints Properly

Patient satisfaction is an integral part of providing healthcare, regardless of the clinical setting. All physician office practices should have a policy or protocol in place to address patient complaints. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.

October 1, 2020

Risk Management Tip: Promoting Communication Between Referring and Consulting Physicians

Lack of communication between providers may result in poor coordination of care. This may include a delay in diagnosis or treatment, the failure to order diagnostic testing or act upon abnormal test results, or the failure to prescribe appropriate medications. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.

October 1, 2020

New Issue of “The Scope: Medical Edition” Features Guidance on Avoiding Social Media Pitfalls

The newest issue of The Scope: Medical Edition, MLMIC’s risk management publication, is now available online and offers the latest health, legal, risk management and insurance information.