Publications & Resources

Stay up to date on key dental, legal and risk management insights with the latest issue of The Scope: Dental Edition! This edition covers essential topics, including defending small claims, risk management strategies and a new member forum for FAQs.

A MLMIC legal expert shares how professional misconduct complaints can influence medical malpractice claims and why understanding their impact is crucial for healthcare professionals.

Join Host Tammie Smeltz as she sits down with Senior Risk Management Consultant Shelly Kriete to discuss MLMIC’s risk management services and the valuable insights provided by the Organizational Risk Management Assessment.

MLMIC experts share how New York physicians can protect themselves with Section 18 excess coverage, which is extra liability insurance to safeguard against high-value claims and verdicts.

With obesity rates on the rise, dentists must be prepared to address the unique oral health challenges faced by obese patients. MLMIC’s recommendations focus on creating an inclusive environment, ensuring proper equipment and addressing implicit bias to provide the best care while minimizing risks.

Poor documentation and communication in managing a patient’s INR levels led to a fatal stroke. MLMIC’s latest case study underscores the critical need for accurate records, clear patient instructions and consistent monitoring to ensure patient safety.

Failure to communicate critical test results during pregnancy can have devastating consequences, including allegations of wrongful birth. In MLMIC’s latest episode of The Verdict, Host Tammie Smeltz explores a case study highlighting the importance of timely and accurate communication in patient care.

The latest edition of The Scope: Medical Edition tackles treating “Snowbird Patients,” clinical judgment risks and patient portal management.

Discharging a difficult patient requires clear documentation and communication. MLMIC Dental’s latest Open Bar outlines best practices for a smooth and legally sound discharge process, including providing written notice and emergency care for a limited time.

Discharging a difficult patient requires clear documentation and communication. MLMIC’s latest Open Bar outlines best practices for a smooth and legally sound discharge process, including providing written notice and emergency care for a limited time.