Posts Tagged ‘Malpractice’
5 Things to Consider When Changing Jobs as a Medical Provider
Leaving your old position as a medical provider and starting a new one can be a daunting process. Here are 5 of the biggest things to keep in mind when starting your new healthcare career.
Read moreOpinion: ReDonda Vaught Conviction Raises Serious Concerns for Healthcare Delivery
My most cherished mentor told me during my first year of medical school that about every five years, everything I know about medicine will be wrong. No one could have prepared me for how intense and brutal some of those changes would be. Seems we are radically exchanging the art of medicine for the cheapest standardized protocols.
Read moreMedical Malpractice Insurance Explained
When considering medical malpractice insurance, it is important to understand what is and is not covered to ensure adequate protection. This article offers a basic explainer on the various types of malpractice insurance including; claims made, nose & tail coverage, occurrence based policies, and claims-paid policies.
Read moreMalpractice Claims Down, Essential Recruiter Skills, and Pharmaceutical Pricing
A physician owned malpractice insurance company found that the frequency of malpractice claims were down between 2007 to 2014 The physician-owned insurance company analyzed 1,180 closed claims levied against internal medicine physicians spanning 2007-2014. Among their findings: The majority of […]
Read moreKnowledge About Malpractice Lawsuits Can Give You Some Peace
About 50% of the time, the way medical practitioners deal with a patient is directed by their concerns about being sued. This may lead to a malpractice verdict. This thought process, whether conscious or unconscious, relates to practicing defensive medicine […]
Read moreMedical Malpractice Guide for Physicians
With very few exceptions, most physicians do their best to provide quality care to their patients. However, while no one intentionally makes a mistake, errors do occur. The thing is, doctors are human, and everyone makes a mistake from time […]
Read moreWhat to Do When a Patient Threatens to Sue
Most people choose a career in medicine because they enjoy caring for others. Even with the best of intentions, things can go wrong. As a result, a patient may become angry and threaten to sue. It is an all too […]
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