November 4, 2015
Risk Management Tips: How to Properly Discharge a Patient
Discharge of a patient from care can be complex, but these patient discharge recommendations provide some guidance.
November 4, 2015
Discharge of a patient from care can be complex, but these patient discharge recommendations provide some guidance.
October 29, 2015
It is important for healthcare providers to remain vigilant regarding the exchange of sensitive, protected patient personal health information (PHI) over electronic devices.
October 22, 2015
Physicians must be aware of both the restrictions on scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and their own responsibilities and liabilities in supervising CRNAs.
October 7, 2015
According to MLMIC’s recently offered, optional online claims survey, the most effective risk management strategies are 1) strong documentation, 2) patient education, 3) effective communication with patients and 4) coordination of care among specialties.
September 23, 2015
It is likely that a physician’s risk of liability is increased when a patient chooses not to seek care primarily due to cost.
September 16, 2015
The latest edition of Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured physicians and facilities is available for reading on our website.
August 26, 2015
New MLMIC Risk Management CME Module features a discussion regarding surgical procedures frequently involved in ophthalmology claims.
August 19, 2015
The use of cell phones by patients and families for the purpose of recording conversations with their healthcare providers is a topic of serious concern to many physicians.
August 12, 2015
Both case studies in the Summer 2015 edition of Case Review involve the “loss of chance” legal doctrine.
August 5, 2015
The personal use of cell phones poses a significant risk in healthcare settings as it may distract physicians and staff from the tasks at hand.