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Published: December 01, 2024
TOPICS:
Medical Liability,
Risk Management
Abstract
Expert witnesses who give testimony without carefully examining the facts of the case and whose opinions are not evidence-based can be classified as a “hired guns.”
News
Published: November 01, 2024
Abstract
The medical workplace is fraught with complex and challenging interactions.
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Published: September 01, 2024
TOPICS:
Medical Liability,
Risk Management
Abstract
The heart of communication is mutual understanding resulting in a shared mental model of the situation and plan of action.
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Published: August 01, 2024
Abstract
Lack of awareness of the legal mandate and concerns about patient privacy contribute to non-reporting.
News
Published: July 01, 2024
Abstract
A growing body of evidence shows that racism leads to poor health outcomes.
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Published: June 01, 2024
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There is essentially no case law on potential liability when using artificial intelligence.
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Published: May 01, 2024
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Pediatricians often find themselves dealing with divorced parents who disagree on care, particularly immunizations. There are several ways to provide care legally in these situations.
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Published: April 01, 2024
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A three-tiered approach is helpful when faced with a family who refuses to follow medical advice.
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Published: March 01, 2024
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National guidelines do not, on their own, create a standard of care.
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Published: February 01, 2024
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Telephone care is integral to pediatric practice, but comes with risks.
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Published: November 01, 2023
TOPICS:
Medical Liability,
Risk Management
Abstract
Diagnosis-related errors or delays account for the highest percentage of malpractice claims against pediatricians, according to recent data.
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Published: October 01, 2023
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The NPDB has existed in various forms since 1990 to prevent health care practitioners from moving from state to state without disclosure or discovery of previous damaging performance.
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Published: September 01, 2023
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A complex milieu of federal, state and local statutes and regulations protect individuals from discrimination during the hiring process and in the workplace. Numerous government agencies are empowered to enforce these laws.
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Published: August 01, 2023
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It is crucial to document a neonate’s clinical condition at the time hypoglycemia was noted, glucose concentration, method by which it was measured, treatment and clinical response.
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Published: July 01, 2023
TOPICS:
Medical Liability,
Risk Management
Abstract
While rising professional insurance prices can be concerning, it’s important to recognize that there is a cycle to medical liability insurance markets.
News
Published: June 01, 2023
Abstract
Privacy and security policies, staff training, business associate agreements and notices of privacy protections may be impacted.
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Published: May 01, 2023
TOPICS:
Medical Liability,
Risk Management
Abstract
The Academy advises members to follow the recommendations in the policy statement Expert Witness Participation in Civil and Criminal Proceedings .
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Published: April 01, 2023
Abstract
The vast majority of medical errors are caused by good people working in complex systems.
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Published: February 01, 2023
TOPICS:
Medical Liability,
Risk Management
Abstract
When questions arise, the medical record either affirms care or can point out shortcomings.
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Published: January 01, 2023
Abstract
Payers typically allow “incident to” billing for services provided by qualified health professionals, which pays at 100% of the physician fee, but only under very specific circumstances.
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