Publications & Resources

How to Effectively Treat Difficult Patients, Part 1

MLMIC shares guidance for interacting with patients who are hostile, drug seeking or noncompliant.

How Physicians Can Help Combat the Opioid Crisis

Responsibly prescribing medications, identifying patients with opioid use disorders, initiating conversations and developing treatment plans may help physicians handle drug-seeking patients while mitigating risk.

Talking With Patients About Cannabis Use

As cannabis use becomes more widespread, conversations with patients about its use may help to prevent poor medical outcomes.

Proper Use of Non-Opioid Alternatives Can Effectively Manage Post-Surgical Pain

New research indicates there are not significant differences in clinical outcomes or overall experiences between post-surgical patients who receive narcotics and those treated with over-the-counter NSAIDs.

ADA and Federal Government Align on Priorities to End Opioid Epidemic

The Biden-Harris Administration recently released its Statement of Drug Policy Priorities to continue the effort to end the opioid epidemic. The list works in tandem with the American Dental Association’s similar goals to curb opioid use. Knowledge about opioid prescription misuse is crucial for dentists, who prescribe 1 in 10 opioid prescriptions in the United States.

Experts Caution Against Opioid Issuance for Long-COVID

A troubling percentage of long-COVID patients are using opioids to address the scope of symptoms that can cripple one’s health for months after a diagnosis.

Individualized Opioid Interventions Can Reduce Use After Surgery

Experts say patient-centric opioid intervention before discharge from the hospital can cut overall opioid intake, while still ensuring a patient is satisfied and their pain is properly managed.

New Issue of “The Scope: Medical Edition” Features Guidance on Utilizing Telehealth in Your Practice

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.

Risk Management Checklists: Opioid Management

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on opioid management, including guidance on managing patients with chronic pain and managing drug seeking patients.

FDA Warns About Illicit Online Opioid Retailers

The FDA cautions that a number of websites are illegally selling unauthorized opioids that may be counterfeit, contaminated, expired or otherwise unsafe.