Healthcare Risk Management – February 1, 2019
February 1, 2019
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Mediation Can Resolve Disputes Faster, at Less Cost Than Litigation
When carried out well, mediation can leave all parties more satisfied than they would have been with other resolutions.
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There’s No Crying in Mediation
Emotion should be saved for the courtroom and not the mediation process, experts say.
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Choose a Qualified Mediator
Choosing a mediator from a reputable organization is critical to ensure the parties feel comfortable that the mediator will remain neutral.
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Tips for Getting the Most Out of Mediation
Remember that mediation is not about right and wrong. Rather, it is about fixing the problem at hand.
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Electronic Discovery Can Be Costly, Time-Consuming
Discovery requests for electronic data can be especially burdensome in healthcare because of the vast amount of data involved.
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Developing a Culture of Healthcare Safety Requires Multifaceted Approach
Improving the safety culture of a hospital or health system will require tackling challenges on several levels of the organizational structure.
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Obstetrician Liable For $1.75 Million Due to Permanent Brain Injuries to Infant During Delivery
This case focused on the use, or misuse, of a medical device: the vacuum extractor.
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Court Denies New Trial After Jury Exempts Doctor in Retained Object Case
Lessons from this case reveal the importance of proving or disproving causation, a critical element in any medical malpractice case.