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Should you treat a child whose guardian is not legally authorized to make medical decisions?

James P. Scibilia, M.D., FAAP
Published: July 01, 2022
TOPICS: Administration/Practice Management, Ethics/Bioethics, Medical Liability, Risk Management
Abstract
Pediatricians are in a quandary when a child is under the care of someone who does not have legal authority to consent to medical care or a child immigrated to the U.S. without a parent.
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Ensure security safeguards are in place before texting patient health information

Richard L. Oken, M.D., FAAP
Published: June 01, 2022
TOPICS: Medical Liability, Risk Management
Abstract
The best rule of thumb is to avoid texting anything that you would not want in a patient’s chart or read in court.
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Ensure personal, professional insurance meets your needs

Steven A. Bondi, J.D., M.D., FAAP
Published: April 01, 2022
TOPICS: Child Health Financing, Medical Liability
Abstract
Review your insurance coverage annually and when you experience a significant practice or life change.
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Understanding biases key to achieving health equity, avoiding litigation

Kajal Khanna, M.D., J.D., FAAP
Published: March 01, 2022
TOPICS: Child Health Financing, Medical Liability
Abstract
Establishing an anti-racism climate and reviewing hiring practices are among the actions health care organizations can take.
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Pediatricians, neonatologists at higher risk for ‘megaverdicts’ than other specialists

James P. Scibilia, M.D., FAAP
Published: January 02, 2022
TOPICS: Medical Liability, Neonatology, Risk Management
Abstract
The number of multimillion dollar malpractice awards has risen over the past decade.
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Chapters improve adolescent immunization rates despite pandemic challenges

from AAP Chapter and District Relations
Published: November 01, 2021
TOPICS: Medical Liability, Vaccine/Immunization
Abstract
The Arizona, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Utah chapters received grants to participate in the Chapter Quality Network project.
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Medical assistants are valued team members; ensure they stay within scope of practice

James P. Scibilia, M.D., FAAP
Published: November 01, 2021
TOPICS: Administration/Practice Management, Medical Liability
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State law often determines the scope of care medical assistants can provide, but some general principles apply to all unlicensed office personnel.
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Know your state laws regarding patient use of cannabis-related products

W. Michelle Terry, M.D., FAAP
Published: September 01, 2021
TOPICS: Complementary & Integrative Medicine, Legislation, Medical Liability, Pharmacology
Abstract
Advising parents and patients to disclose cannabis-related product use during all medical encounters is prudent counsel and may prevent adverse reactions to new or ongoing treatments.
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Take steps to improve care of newborns and reduce medical liability risks

Jonathan Muraskas, M.D., FAAP
Published: July 30, 2021
TOPICS: Fetus/Newborn Infant, Hyperbilirubinemia, Medical Liability
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Pediatricians who are on call for newborn emergencies and attend deliveries should maintain their technical and cognitive skills through the Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
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Pop quiz: Can you identify medical liability risks?

James P. Scibilia, M.D., FAAP; John W. Rusher, M.D., J.D., FAAP
Published: June 01, 2021
TOPICS: Medical Liability, Risk Management, School Health, Sports Medicine/Physical Fitness
Abstract
Find out when you could lose Good Samaritan protections, situations that might not be covered by malpractice insurance and more.
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While new guidelines aim to prevent ‘note bloat,’ avoid under documentation

John W. Rusher, M.D., J.D., FAAP
Published: January 01, 2021
TOPICS: Electronic Health Records, Medical Liability
Abstract
Documentation of each patient encounter must be accurate and adequate, foster quality medical care and reduce medical liability risks.
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Know when Good Samaritan laws provide protection from liability

W. Michelle Terry, M.D., FAAP
Published: December 01, 2020
TOPICS: Medical Liability
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In most states, liability protection is afforded to physicians who provide urgent or emergent health care without asking for, expecting or receiving compensation of monetary value and act rationally, in good faith and are not grossly negligent.
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How to handle requests for medical clearance, mask exemptions during COVID-19

James P. Scibilia, M.D., FAAP
Published: October 09, 2020
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Medical Liability, Public Health, COVID-19
Abstract
Medical clearance has no specific legal definition and typically means different things to the physician and parent.
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COVID-19 fuels questions about patient waivers, standard of care for telemedicine

James P. Scibilia, M.D., FAAP
Published: September 16, 2020
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Medical Liability, Telehealth Care, COVID-19
Abstract
Committee cautions that laws vary by state and advises consulting with a qualified attorney for legal issues affecting a pediatric practice.
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How to provide good care using telehealth and reduce medical liability risks

Richard L. Oken, M.D., FAAP
Published: May 21, 2020
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Medical Liability, Telehealth Care, COVID-19
Abstract
Practices that close temporarily should take steps to avoid being liable for patient abandonment.
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New report addresses caretakers with impaired judgment in pediatric settings

Steven A. Bondi, J.D., M.D., FAAP
Published: November 25, 2019
TOPICS: Administration/Practice Management, Medical Liability, Substance Abuse
Abstract
Almost 9 million U.S. children live with a parent who has a substance use disorder.
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Stay up-to-date on clinical guidance, legal requirements for managing sports concussions, releasing athletes to play

Richard L. Oken, M.D., FAAP
Published: September 24, 2019
TOPICS: Concussion, Medical Liability, Neurology, Risk Management, Sports Medicine/Physical Fitness
Abstract
All athletes with a suspected concussion should be removed immediately from play and not return until medically cleared..
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Medical liability experts answer questions from AAP members

Jonathan M. Fanaroff, M.D., J.D., FAAP
Published: August 28, 2019
TOPICS: Administration/Practice Management, Medical Liability
Abstract
Members have submitted questions about professional courtesy, settling a malpractice claim and a Notice of Privacy Practices.
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Adherence to safety protocols protects patients, physicians

Robert M. Turbow, M.D., J.D., FAAP
Published: June 20, 2019
TOPICS: Administration/Practice Management, Medical Liability, Quality Improvement, Risk Management
Abstract
Members of the health care team can improve consistent use of interventions such as handwashing, time-outs before procedures, medication reconciliation, standardizing order sets, and more.
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New AAP guidance aims to protect clinicians by reducing risk of liability during a disaster

Robin L. Altman, M.D., FAAP
Published: February 25, 2019
TOPICS: Medical Liability
Abstract
There were 59 major disaster declarations and 16 emergency declarations in the U.S. in 2017, according to FEMA.
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