Medical News
- Ohio Ambulance Chaser Ban Fails; Court Rejects Limit On When Lawyers Can Solicit Clients
- South Carolina Subcommittee Formed to Study Liability Limits; Supreme Court Suspends Medical Expert Licensing Rule
- Florida Medical Students Avoid OB Practice, Cite Lawsuits
- Catherine Bernstein Promoted to Membership and Business Development Coordinator
- Fitch Assigns 'A-' Rating to FPIC
- AMA President Criticizes Current Tort System; Acknowledges Role of Doctor-Owned Medical Malpractice Insurers
- Congress Action On Insurer Bills Looks Unlikely
- 'Smart Shirt' Monitors Heart Conditions
- 'Lost Chance of Survival' a Growing Legal Threat for Primary Care Physicians
- Judge Orders New Vioxx Trial After $50 Million Award
- More Doctors Signing Contracts With Hospitals
- North Carolina Lawmakers Approve Medical Malpractice Reform
Weekly Tip: Did you know that risk management starts even with the Initial Consultation?
The initial contact with the patient is usually through your receptionist. This employee should be well-coached as to the limitations on information that can be conveyed. An example of this might be: avoid discussing aspects of a procedure that would be better left to you, as the physician.
The initial contact with the patient is usually through your receptionist. This employee should be well-coached as to the limitations on information that can be conveyed. An example of this might be: avoid discussing aspects of a procedure that would be better left to you, as the physician.
