Medical Malpractice Insurance News

Last month, the Joint Commission updated its position on text messaging patient information and orders within healthcare teams. We’re discussing what accredited organizations need to know before implementing this new guideline.

On The Verdict, we hear from Kathy Harth, Assistant Vice President of Claims at MLMIC, about an interesting case involving a bladder injury after a total abdominal hysterectomy. Kathy discusses the importance of proper documentation of informed consent and the patient-physician relationship.

This month on Open Bar, we’re discussing whether providers must give parents access to the patient portal of their minor children. Here’s our expert answer to that question, taking into account the patient’s privacy rights.

A 65-year-old patient complained of left-sided abdominal pain for several years. In 2016, the patient underwent a CT scan, and a MLMIC-insured radiologist found no significant findings. More than three years later, a large mass was discovered, and the patient brought a lawsuit against several parties, including the radiologist, for not finding it earlier. Read what happened and our analysis of the case.

Host Tammie Smeltz chats with the new Executive Vice President of the Medical Society of the State of New York, Dr. Thomas Lee. Dr. Lee discusses his incredible history as a practicing neurosurgeon in New York. He shares his goals for MSSNY and why it’s important for physicians to set aside time to volunteer at a not-for-profit.