Medical Malpractice Insurance News

To support policyholders as they resume operations, MLMIC has recorded a podcast with recommendations and key considerations for safely and effectively reopening.

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.

MLMIC and MedPro Group have partnered to develop a series of checklists that can help hospitals, medical offices, surgical facilities and dental providers prepare for post-COVID-19 operations.

National Institutes of Health says management and treatment of patients with COVID-19 should correlate with the severity of the illness, ranging from asymptotic to critical.

Healthcare facilities and hospitals permitted to resume elective procedures are advised to take steps that ensure patient safety and mitigate risks related to COVID-19.

Updated COVID-19 infection control recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can help reduce risk to medical facilities and its healthcare personnel.

New recommendations issued by the American Gastroenterological Association offer clinical practice guidelines for treating inflammatory bowel disease patients during the COVID-19 emergency.

New research indicates there is weak evidence that chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin can effectively treat and prevent COVID-19 and the drugs carry potentially serious risks.

New recommendations issued by an international research team offer clinical practice guidelines for physicians treating intensive care unit patients with COVID-19.