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Medical professional liability exposures. Tips to prevent malpractice claims. Handbook on risk management for physicians. State-specific legislative information. Series of risk management forms and letters available for download. Answers to common questions about the release of medical records. Emergency room risk management. Series of articles on risk management and medical professional liability.
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A Guide to Understanding Informed Consent [1756] 
A set of recommendations and a template for informed consent forms for cancer clinical trials
A set of recommendations and a template for informed consent forms for cancer clinical trials
Affordable Professional Liability Insurance Necessary to Provide Care [23711]
Press releases on the fall- out of increasing professional liability premiums
Press releases on the fall- out of increasing professional liability premiums
American Society of Anesthesiologists Closed Claims Project [15150]
An in-depth investigation of closed anesthesia malpractice claims
An in-depth investigation of closed anesthesia malpractice claims
Claims Rx [3709]
Addresses specific risk management strategies that can decrease exposures to potential liability
Addresses specific risk management strategies that can decrease exposures to potential liability
COBRA/EMTALA [21643]
An introduction to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)
An introduction to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)
Damages for Fear of AIDS [15850]
The viability of cause of action for negligent infliction of emotional distress for AIDS exposure
The viability of cause of action for negligent infliction of emotional distress for AIDS exposure
Disclosing Medical Errors [26837]
Focuses on the approach to the patient and family in the aftermath of a medical error
Focuses on the approach to the patient and family in the aftermath of a medical error
Documentation Tips for Reducing Malpractice Risk [16176]
Decrease malpractice risk with this revised version of SOAP
Decrease malpractice risk with this revised version of SOAP
EMTALA - A Summary [21644]
An overview of the requirements of Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)
An overview of the requirements of Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)
Ending the Patient-Physician Relationship [15200] Appropriate steps to terminate the patient-physician relationship
eRisk Guidelines for Physician-Patient Online Communications [27580]
Issues related to general online communications and those specific to fee-based online consultations
Issues related to general online communications and those specific to fee-based online consultations
Frequently Asked Questions [19179]
How to terminate a patient relationship, how to make a change to a medical record, etc.
How to terminate a patient relationship, how to make a change to a medical record, etc.
Hospital Professional Liability [15997]
Hospital professional liability insurance program considerations
Hospital professional liability insurance program considerations
Integrated Health Care Delivery Systems Challenges [14622]
Outlines the activities critical for success of an IDS & means to control risks via insurance
Outlines the activities critical for success of an IDS & means to control risks via insurance
Long-Term Health Care Professional Liability [14624]
Some advice for insurers and tactics for risk managers to consider
Some advice for insurers and tactics for risk managers to consider
Medical Malpractice and Alternative Risk [25663]
Health care facilities should exercise caution when considering alternative risk as a solution to malpractice insurance
Health care facilities should exercise caution when considering alternative risk as a solution to malpractice insurance
Medical Malpractice Insurance Trends [20099]
September, 2001 article on the state of the medical malpractice insurance market
September, 2001 article on the state of the medical malpractice insurance market
Medical Malpractice Risk Management [27577]
Topics related to medical malpractice issues such as patient confidentiality, documentation, communication and more
Topics related to medical malpractice issues such as patient confidentiality, documentation, communication and more
Medical Malpractice: The Topic [9196]
Key facts, current developments and background relating to medical malpractice
Key facts, current developments and background relating to medical malpractice
Medical Office and Patient Safety/Communication Documents [27579]
Sample documents including managed care forms and letters
Sample documents including managed care forms and letters
Medical Office Follow-Up Stamp [23841]
The inadequacy of documentation is cited as a major reason that liability cases are settled
The inadequacy of documentation is cited as a major reason that liability cases are settled
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A practical program for the physician office practice - covers patient care risk
[27565] A practical program for the physician office practice - covers patient care risk
Medical Risk Management Articles [27566]
Cover topics such as EMTALA, interpreters, office preparedness for emergency medical care, curbside consults, etc
Cover topics such as EMTALA, interpreters, office preparedness for emergency medical care, curbside consults, etc
Medical Risk Management FAQs [27564]
Answer to physician most frequently asked questions related to medical liability
Answer to physician most frequently asked questions related to medical liability
Medical Telephone Memo [23840]
Telephone message pads that facilitate documentation and recording of patient information
Telephone message pads that facilitate documentation and recording of patient information
Mental Health Risk Management Hotline [19208]
Answer questions regarding how to prevent liability claims from occurring in mental health centers
Answer questions regarding how to prevent liability claims from occurring in mental health centers
Office Medical Practice Self-Assessment Survey [27572]
Use this self-audit to avoid medical malpractice
Use this self-audit to avoid medical malpractice
On-Site Risk Management Surveys [19183]
Sample outline of what to look for when conducting a medical office risk management evaluation
Sample outline of what to look for when conducting a medical office risk management evaluation
Online Tutorials on Risk Management for Physicians [3715]
Series of online courses and sample forms for physicians related to risk management
Series of online courses and sample forms for physicians related to risk management
Ophthalmic Risk Management [27575]
Analysis of many important liability risks faced by practicing ophthalmologists
Analysis of many important liability risks faced by practicing ophthalmologists
Patient-Doctor Communications [27573]
Created for health care providers to avoid medical malpractice
Created for health care providers to avoid medical malpractice
Physician Litigation Stress Resources [27578]
How to handle the stress caused by medical malpractice lawsuits
How to handle the stress caused by medical malpractice lawsuits
Physicians: Frustrated and Fighting Back [25661]
Discusses services physicians are using to fight frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits
Discusses services physicians are using to fight frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits
Preventive Action Newsletters [19180]
Malpractice liability advice for physicians and dentists - quarterly newsletter
Malpractice liability advice for physicians and dentists - quarterly newsletter
Published Lists of Procedures and Complications [8595]
Louisiana Medical Disclosure Panel list of medical procedures and their complications
Louisiana Medical Disclosure Panel list of medical procedures and their complications
Risk Management Bulletins - Medical Malpractice [23442]
Advice for physicians to help reduce the incidence of medical malpractice claims
Advice for physicians to help reduce the incidence of medical malpractice claims
Risk Management FAQ for Physicians [27570]
Answers to common questions related to medical malpractice issues
Answers to common questions related to medical malpractice issues
Risk Management Physician Case Studies [23858]
To help keep physicians informed on the subject of professional liability insurance claims
To help keep physicians informed on the subject of professional liability insurance claims
Risks of Medical Interventions [16183]
Three calculations to help you decide whether a treatment will truly benefit your patient
Three calculations to help you decide whether a treatment will truly benefit your patient
Specialty Related Risks [4165]
From primary care and psychiatry to anesthesiology, pathology, and neurosurgery
From primary care and psychiatry to anesthesiology, pathology, and neurosurgery
State Medical Malpractice Laws [9073]
Summary of the medical malpractice laws for each state in the USA
Summary of the medical malpractice laws for each state in the USA
Telephone Encounters & Triage [27568]
There are many telephone scenarios which can lead to serious preventable incidents
There are many telephone scenarios which can lead to serious preventable incidents
The High Cost of Meritless Medical Malpractice Claims [30160]
A study by the Harvard School of Public Health and the conclusions that may be surmised from the data
A study by the Harvard School of Public Health and the conclusions that may be surmised from the data
The Most Common Medical Malpractice Insurance Pitfalls and How To Avoid Them [24248]
Risk management techniques for physicians
Risk management techniques for physicians
What You Must Know About Discontinuing Care [15628]
Also includes Sample Withdrawl of Professional Services Letter
Also includes Sample Withdrawl of Professional Services Letter
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Health Care Safety / Hospital Safety
Sample worker safety programs & guidance on pollution elimination in hospitals
Health Care Safety / Medical Devices
FDA regulatory guidance for manufacturers of medical devices
Health Care Safety / Patient Confidentiality
Medical record privacy, patient confidentiality, etc.
Health Care Safety / Patient Safety
Medical errors, medication errors, patient safety guidance
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