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Non-compliant patient refuses treatment or test? How MD can prevent a lawsuit
Successful malpractice suits can result even if a patient refused a treatment or test. -
Physician Risk Management - Full April 2014 Issue in PDF
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Claims suggest incidental findings are falling through the cracks - Obviousness of findings makes defense difficult
A common allegation in malpractice claims is that a patient has a significant incidental finding on an imaging study, but is never informed of it and does not receive treatment for it on a timely basis. -
Bad outcome may result from incomplete patient history - Over-reliance on information is legally risky
Over-reliance on information provided by patients presents legal risks for physicians, as patients might give inaccurate, misleading information for multiple reasons. -
Common allegations in 'routine' claims against OBs
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More MDs insured by hospital programs — Risk management practices being standardized
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Physician Risk Management - Full February 2014 Issue in PDF
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New CMS rules could make MDs less likely to admit 'Robust' documentation needed to support decision
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Avoid suits by involving patients in their care
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Med/mal claims are alleging failure to prevent or treat DVT
Claims involving deep vein thrombosis typically allege that physicians ordered insufficient prophylaxis or otherwise failed to prevent the condition.