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Risk Management Tip: Discontinuing the Physician–Patient Relationship Properly
Once the physician-patient relationship is established, physicians have a legal and ethical obligation to provide patients with care. However, there may be circumstances when it is no longer appropriate to continue the physician-patient relationship. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
Patient Photos Displayed in EHRs Can Enhance Patient Safety
A new study published by JAMA Network Open says displaying patient photographs in EHRs can reduce wrong-patient order entry errors.
Risk Management Tip: Communicating with Low Health Literacy Patients
The lay public often has limited knowledge and understanding of medical terminology. Effective communication with patients may improve compliance with treatment regimens, enhance the informed consent process, and increase safe medication use. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
Telehealth and Cybersecurity Considerations
As physicians continue to deliver care via telehealth, healthcare systems are strongly encouraged to adopt practices that can help reduce the risk of privacy breaches or cyberattacks related to the use of the technology.
MLMIC and HANYS Announce Recovery and Preparedness Webinar
MLMIC and HANYS present “Practicing in a Pandemic – Addressing Liability Issues and Maintaining a Safe Environment of Care,” a webinar on navigating the unprecedented operational and clinical challenges caused by the pandemic.
Attorneys Respond to Medical Professional Liability FAQs on HIV Confidentiality
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to HIV confidentiality.
The Joint Commission Says Hospitals Should Prioritize Seven Patient Safety Goals in 2021
The Joint Commission’s seven patient safety goals it says should be the prioritized by hospitals in the coming year.
Risk Management Tip: Promoting Adherence to a Medication Regimen
Patient nonadherence to a prescribed medication regimen is a common problem that physicians in all specialties encounter. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
MLMIC Insight: Delays in Breast Cancer Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many aspects of patient care, timely follow-up for patients with potential diagnoses of breast cancer is essential for preventing delayed treatment and care.
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.