Delegation to Medical Assistants: Risks, rewards, and safety strategies
For physicians, there is potential liability for the actions of MAs — as with other non-physician members of the health care team. Liability may arise from allegations of vicarious liability or negligent supervision. These claims may involve allegations that the physician practice (as the employer) was responsible for acts of their employees, or that the physician should have been more active in supervision of the care provider. In both these scenarios, a medical practice’s prior implementation of appropriate delegation protocols, training, and observation of the health care team can prevent claims, mitigate liability, and increase defensibility in the event of a claim. Please note that this CME activity does not meet TMLT's discount criteria.
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The Increased Use – and Risks – of Social Media in a Health Care Setting
This article emphasizes that the increasing presence of social media and technology is the “new normal” and needs to be faced and managed. This new normal also presents an opportunity for health care professionals to proactively consider all internet-based communication and information sharing when embarking on patient care and managing a health care practice. Please note that this CME activity does not meet TMLT's discount criteria.
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Fraud, Waste, and Abuse - TMLT Fall Webinar Recording
TMLT policyholders who complete this program may earn a 3% discount that will be applied to their next eligible policy period.
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Case Closed: Ophthalmology
Review patient presentation, physician action, allegations and risk management considerations for ophthalmologic cases. The ultimate goal in publishing this activity is to help physicians practice safe medicine. TMLT policyholders who complete this program may earn a 3% discount that will be applied to their next eligible policy period.
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From Policy to Practice: TMB Rules, Updates, and Hot Topics
Attorney and popular TMLT speaker, Dan Ballard, discusses recent updates to TMB rules and other hot topics. TMLT policyholders who complete this program may earn a 3% discount that will be applied to their next eligible policy period.
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Case Closed: Missed Diagnoses
This article focuses on strategies to specifically address missed diagnoses. A missed diagnosis can lead to an adverse ripple effect for a patient resulting in delayed or inappropriate treatment, worsening of the underlying condition, increased pain or suffering, psychological distress, life-threatening complications, reduced quality of life, or death.
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Effective Communication: A Key Element in Minimizing Medical Litigation Risk
Learners will gain the essential knowledge and practical techniques to strengthen patient safety and effectively manage medical liability risks. Please note that this CME activity does not meet TMLT's discount criteria.
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Case Closed: Surgical Specialties
The closed claim studies found in this publication are based on actual malpractice claims from Texas Medical Liability Trust. TMLT policyholders who complete this program may earn a 3% discount that will be applied to their next eligible policy period.
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