Risk Management

Get strategies for avoiding malpractice claims and board allegations by accessing our extensive library of articles and posts. NCMIC D.C.s can get even more by logging in and browsing our Examiner archives ... including real-life case studies, articles and Q & As about potential claim situations.

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  ARTICLES & VIDEOS Documentation Mistakes in your records can put your practice at risk.
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  ARTICLES & VIDEOS Operational & Staff Risks Employee and office matters reflect on you and your practice.
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  ARTICLES & VIDEOS Malpractice Defense Considerations when a patient files a lawsuit or is considering one.
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  ARTICLES & VIDEOS Professional Boundaries Reduce the risk that your good intentions will be misconstrued.
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  ARTICLES & VIDEOS Case Studies Read real-life situations and learn from the experiences of others.
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  ARTICLES & VIDEOS Clinical Risks Assess and treat the patient for their treatment and care needs.
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  ARTICLES & VIDEOS Social & Electronic Media Factors to be aware of with popular communication methods.
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  ARTICLES & VIDEOS Board & Regulatory Ways to avoid licensing board and regulatory agency issues.
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  ARTICLES & VIDEOS Patient Interactions Essentials to keep in mind when interacting with patients.
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  ARTICLES & VIDEOS Continuing Education Get CEs and valuable information through NCMIC's many offerings.

Recent Articles

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  Osteoporosis: What D.C.s Need to Know

  With the graying of America, more patients will enter our offices with osteoporosis. Fortunately, most will have only a relative contraindication to manipulation, giving us many options for relieving symptoms.

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  POSTED IN Clinical Risks
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  Know Your Rights Before You Respond to State Board Investigations

  Your license to practice is your most valuable possession. Yet many doctors expose their licenses to unnecessary risks by the way in which they respond to state board investigations and disciplinary complaints.

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  POSTED IN Board & Regulatory
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  How to Avoid the Impact of Bad Behavior by Your Staff

  As a D.C., you're the one providing the direct patient care, so it's easy to underestimate your staff's potential impact on the practice. But consider this: If your practice is like many, your staff has considerable contact with your patients.

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  POSTED IN Operational & Staff Risks
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  Should I Be Concerned About Risk If I'm Not Personable?

  ​​​​​​​Question: I run a respected chiropractic practice in my community. I take pride in the fact that I keep up to date on the latest techniques, as well as clinical research and trends. But recently a patient commented that I'm not really a “warm, fuzzy type of doctor.” Should I be concerned?

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  POSTED IN Patient Interactions
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  The Attorney Perspective: Preexisting Herniations

  A recurrent issue in chiropractic negligence litigation is the herniation that preexists a plaintiff patient's care by a defendant chiropractor. Typically, that condition worsens during the chiropractic care period naturally and is not diagnosed until after that care. The defense goal is to show that although the condition is diagnosed after the care, it is also unrelated to the care: to rebut a claim against the chiropractor based on the legal fallacy of "post hoc ergo propter hoc."

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  POSTED IN Malpractice Defense
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  Safety: The Cornerstone of the Patient Experience in an Emergency

  When Doctors of Chiropractic think of patient safety, they often think about maintaining safe office layouts or treatment plans. But it can also mean knowing what to do when a patient has a potential adverse reaction to care or is experiencing an emergency.

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  POSTED IN Patient Interactions
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  Doctor's Head in the Sand Regarding Responsibilities

  In 2012, 56-year-old Sue Lenz was working as an exterminator. On March 12, Sue was performing a pest inspection at a local club, and while looking between a cabinet and countertop, she became startled. She thought she saw a large object and abruptly twisted her neck, striking her face on the countertop.

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  What Are the Essentials of Good Documentation?

  Question: I often hear people say that good documentation is “complete and comprehensive,” but what does that actually mean?

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  Welcome Dr. Harger

  Beverly Harger, DC, DACBR, creates an interactive learning environment that stimulates interest in the role of imaging in patient care. Her programs motivate clinicians to remain up to date on current concepts in clinical imaging.

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  POSTED IN Continuing Education
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  Are You Rehab Ready?

  Rehabilitation is a growing area of chiropractic. It's an opportunity to offer patients a valuable service while targeting a niche in the marketplace. However, starting a rehabilitation program without the appropriate due diligence adds to a doctor's risk.

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  POSTED IN Clinical Risks