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The premier provider of medical professional liability insurance for physicians, other medical professionals, clinics, and hospitals in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. |
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Chapter 1: Communication and Rapport
Chapter 2: Medical Records—Documentation and Release Chapter 3: Medical-Legal Issues Chapter 4: Patient Care Issues Chapter 5: Practice Management Issues Chapter 6: Treatment of Minors Chapter 7: Sample Forms and Letters |
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Risk Management Reference Guide - Chapter 3
Medical-Legal Issues
Though patient care is the heart of the art of medicine, there are many legal considerations that must be addressed in a well-run practice. Physicians Insurance has compiled a variety of articles to help members navigate these medical-legal issues. Making Sense of Lawsuits, Settlements, Trials and Reserves (PDF 90 KB) How Is it Decided Whether to Defend or Settle a Malpractice Case? (PDF 86 KB) One Way We Support Physicians During Litigation (PDF 90 KB) Report Potential Claims Promptly (PDF 95 KB) Nonmedical Notes: Documentation and Risk (PDF 90 KB) Peer Review (PDF 98 KB) Prevent Medical Errors Caused by Physician Impairment (PDF 113 KB) Physicians as Professional Witnesses (PDF 118 KB) Interpreters: Working with Patients with Limited English Proficiency (PDF 107 KB) Washington State Department of Health Regulation of Health Care Assistants (PDF 113 KB) Physician and Mid-Level Providers (PDF 98 KB) Health Care Directives (PDF 106 KB) Washington's and Oregon's Death with Dignity Act (PDF 98 KB) Informed Consent (PDF 106 KB) DEA Rule Addresses Prescribing Schedule II Controlled Substance Prescriptions (PDF 65 KB) CMS Releases HIPAA Security Guidance on Portable and Mobile Devices (PDF 110 KB) Prevent Sexual-Harassment Claims (PDF 101 KB) Patient Abuse Reporting Requirements (PDF 89 KB) The Physician-Patient Relationship: When Does it Begin? (PDF 105 KB) Termination of Care (PDF 92 KB) Risk Management Education Mandate (PDF 101 KB) Back to Chapter 2: Medical Records—Documentation and Release Continue to Chapter 4: Patient Care Issues Chapter 5: Practice Management Issues Chapter 6: Treatment of Minors Chapter 7: Sample Forms and Letters View or download the entire Risk Management Reference Guide (PDF 2.5 MB) |
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