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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  Social Media Policy Considerations for DCs

  Using social media sites such as Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn is becoming more popular with DCs. But how do you avoid violating HIPAA or privacy regulations as you increase your social media presence?

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• Working successfully with a challenging patient

  When one of your difficult patients is scheduled for a visit, it may make you feel anxious, or even resentful. This, in turn, may affect your compassion and empathy toward them. If your last encounter was challenging, you may put up an invisible wall that starts the new visit off on a wrong foot.

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• Front Office Protocols are as Important as what Happens in the Exam Room

  Front desk personnel are often the first point of contact for patients, family members and caregivers within a practice. Even simple errors can have a negative impact on patient well-being, and leave you open to risk.

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  Understanding State Disciplinary Coverage

  State disciplinary coverage is an important feature of your malpractice coverage. You may have easily overlooked it, not realizing you have it, and the value.

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  POSTED IN Operational & Staff Risks

• When the patient throws a curve ball

  They've come to see you about one thing, and just before you leave the room you hear, "Oh, by the way, doctor..."

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• Informed Refusal is as Important as Informed Consent

  The informed consent discussion gives a physician the unique opportunity to build rapport and trust with patients. It is through discussion that the physician is able to educate the patient on the recommended treatment.

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  Maintaining Boundaries with Social Media

  Many D.C.s become active on social networking sites or maintain blogs, but what innocuous information might be misconstrued? What snap judgments could be made about your personal life? Read on for more about these risks and more.

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  How Should I Handle an Angry Patient?

  Here are some tips to help D.C.s when they have an angry patient.

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  When patients record sessions: What you should know

  Smartphones are so common it's normal to see a patient holding their device during an office visit. But with smartphones a patient can also make voice or even video recordings of that doctor visit. It's easy to do, and you may not even know you are being recorded.

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  Traveling as a Doctor for a Team

  If you are traveling to other states as a doctor for a sports team, here are important steps to follow to protect yourself in the event of a malpractice allegation or board complaint.

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  POSTED IN Operational & Staff Risks