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Much of the following information is designed for medical offices in Washington, although you may find the general advice useful if your practice is in Idaho or Oregon. Each guideline touches upon a key risk management issue, but none of the guidelines are designed to cover every situation. Use this information for staff education and office policy development, but feel free to consult a risk management expert on specific questions. Feel free to e-mail us at risk@phyins.com or call us at 1-800-962-1399 (Seattle) or 1-800-962-1398 (Spokane).

Vol. XVIII, No. 4, 2007  Electronic Medical Records: Litigation Experience and Risk Management Tips
 
Vol. XVIII, No. 3, 2007  Honoring Your Patient’s Right to Informed Decision Making Protects You Against Claims
 
Vol. XVIII, No. 2, 2007  CMS Releases HIPAA Security Guidance on Portable and Mobile Devices
 
Vol. XVIII, No. 1, 2007  Prevent Medical Errors Caused by Physician Impairment
 
Vol. XVII, No. 5, 2006  Informed Consent: Honoring Your Patient's Informed Decision Making
 
Vol. XVII, No. 4, 2006  Impact of HB 2292 on Apology and Disclosure in Washington
 
Vol. XVII, No. 3, 2006  Risk Management Education: It's the Law!
 
Vol. XVII, No. 2, 2006  The Semiautomatic External Defibrillator for Private Practice
 
Vol. XVI, No. 6, 2005  Communication Challenges for Multiple Providers
 
Vol. XVI, No. 5, 2005  The Washington State Uniform Health Care Information Act (UHCIA)
 
Vol. XVI, No. 4, 2005  One Way We Support Physicians During Litigation
 
Vol. XVI, No. 3, 2005  Responding to a Subpoena for Medical Records or Deposition
 
Vol. XVI, No. 2, 2005  Lessons I Learned in the Courtroom
 
Vol. XVI, No. 1, 2005  HIPAA Security Rule Basics: Q & A
 
Vol. XV, No. 6, 2004  Dealing With Noncompliant Behavior
 
Vol. XV, No. 5, 2004  The Power of the Apology
 
Vol. XV, No. 4, 2004  Tangled Webs and Truth
 
Vol. XV, No. 3, 2004  The Physician-Patient Relationship: When Does It Begin?
 
Vol. XV, No. 2, 2004  Dealing With Parents and Guardians of Minor Children
 
Vol. XV, No. 1, 2004  Breaking Bad News to Patients
 




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