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2024’s Third Quarter Edition of “The Scope: Medical Edition” – Navigating Weight Loss Trends, Legal Pitfalls and Patient Safety Protocols

The latest issue of “The Scope: Medical Edition” explores weight loss medication trends, legal pitfalls and crucial patient safety protocols. Access the full publication for expert insights and risk management tips.

Taking Action to Address Drug Shortages

MLMIC’s risk management team discusses patient safety concerns related to drug shortages and presents strategies for managing, documenting and communicating key challenges and decisions.

Dental Record Protocol: Before and After Disaster Strikes

This past year, New York experienced some very destructive weather. Dentists and other professionals have unfortunately been affected, particularly by flooding. MLMIC Insurance Company and the attorneys of Fager Amsler Keller & Schoppmann, LLP have received telephone calls inquiring about how to deal with the loss of electronic and paper dental records that have been damaged or destroyed by floods and other types of storms.

Evidence-based Clinical Guidelines for Acute Dental Pain in Children

A panel put together by the American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs, American Dental Association Science and Research Institute, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, and Center for Integrative Global Oral Health at the University of Pennsylvania have developed seven recommendations and five good practice statements after a review to determine the effect […]

On-Demand Diagnostic Error Webinar From HANYS and MLMIC Insurance Company

Based on the success of our cutting-edge webinar on diagnostic errors, we’ve decided to offer this program on demand. Check it out today!

Engage at Any Age: Providing Safe Medical Care for the Aging Population

Understanding the physical and social environments of elderly patients will help providers address this population’s health concerns, improve outcomes and minimize exposure to professional liability claims.

New Evidence-Based Dental Recommendations for Treating Caries Lesions

A panel of experts recently published new recommendations for dental treatment of caries lesions in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA). Dentists should take some time to review these recent guidelines and modify current practices as needed to reflect the updated recommendations.

Diagnostic Error Webinar Presented by MLMIC and HANYS

This June 20 webinar will discuss the leading contributing factors for diagnostic errors and will offer associated risk management strategies.

Five Risk Management Best Practices for Taking Pediatric Dental X-rays

Many aspects of providing quality dental care have become more challenging in recent years, and dental radiology — especially pediatric dental radiology — is no exception. However, there are associated risks specific to this modality and population that are important for dentists to keep in mind.

The Importance of Patient Engagement in Medical Care

MLMIC describes how physicians, hospitals and healthcare organizations can support patient engagement through improved communication strategies.