Physicians and healthcare professionals who are required to carry medical malpractice insurance can obtain coverage in various ways with specific ramifications for each decision.
Improving Diagnoses In These Areas Can Reduce Malpractice Claims
A recent study found that improving diagnoses in three areas could help improve patient mortality rates, thus reducing malpractice claims. The main goal of this article was to identify the diseases that cause the most serious harm when the diagnosis is missed. The top three are cancer, vascular events, and infections.
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5 Ways to Avoid Malpractice Lawsuits
Understandably, physicians worry about getting sued for malpractice, and even though the number of lawsuits has declined in recent years, malpractice payouts have increased by almost 3 percent.
Though the statistics on the number of lawsuits are daunting, some things can be done to minimize the chances of being sued, and one is understanding the real reason for the lawsuit. By doing so, physicians can even improve the odds of a favorable outcome if they are being sued.
Doctors MUST Use the Name Listed on Their Medical License – It is the Law
Honesty goes a long way in patient-doctor relationships. Not only does this honesty apply to when patients are talking about their health; it also applies to the name doctors use to practice medicine. Doctors must be aware that they are legally required to obtain a Fictitious Name Permit (FNP) if they want to use a name other than what is on their license. The Fictitious Name Permit allows the doctor to practice medicine under a different name.
