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How Physicians Can Encourage STI Screenings Amid Rising Infection Rates

MLMIC examines how physicians can address patients’ sexual health through STI screening, which has decreased because of the pandemic.

Addressing Parental Vaccine Hesitancy

MLMIC shares strategies to help address vaccine hesitancy in parents

Encouraging Patients to Resume Routine Care

MLMIC shares tips to help physicians encourage patients to return to routine care after delays caused by COVID-19.

What Patient-Centered Care Means for Your Medical Practice

Here, we summarize what patient-centered care is, what it means for your medical practice (including your relationships with patients) and what to consider when implementing PCC to improve outcomes and reduce medical liability.

Risk Management Checklists for Dentists: Dentist-Patient Relationships

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on dentist-patient relationships, including guidance on properly discontinuing the dentist-patient relationship, treating patients with whom you have a close relationship, managing patient noncompliance and managing negative online reviews.

Risk Management Checklists for Dentists: Patient Communication

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists for Dentists on patient communication, including guidance on after-hours calls, communication between consulting and referring dentists, sharing test results and communicating with low health literacy patients.

AASM Issues Guidance on Promoting Healthy Sleep Habits Among Patients

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine says sleep is essential to health and urges physicians to screen patients for sleep disorders and promote sleep health in clinical practice.

Practices to Address Gaps in Preventative Patient Care

Healthcare experts report recent growth in patient care gaps. Providers can leverage patient engagement strategies to ensure adherence to routine care and screenings.

New Guidance on Glucose Monitoring Tools Can Help Diabetic Patients Exercise Safely

Physicians can now turn to new guidance when advising diabetic patients on how to use modern glucose monitoring devices to exercise safely.

Risk Management Checklists: Patient Communication

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on patient communication, including guidance on after hours calls, communication between consulting and referring physicians, sharing test results and communicating with low health literacy patients.