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The Dr. Oz Paradox

Bill of Health

Professionals within a professional relationship are subject to a variety of legal constraints, such as informed consent requirements or professional malpractice liability if things go wrong. For example, free speech is not a defense against a malpractice claim.

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Hospitals That Ditch Masks Risk Exposure

Bill of Health

Specifically, they may point out that healthcare providers are generally only liable for medical malpractice if they violate a customary standard of care (that is, if they fail to act as similarly situated providers would in the situation). This argument has two major weaknesses.

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What Are the Main Types of Healthcare Incidents?

MedTrainer

The key to a good incident report is completeness and accuracy, and that means documenting as much information as possible. billion in malpractice costs and almost 2,000 preventable deaths. Are employees often submitting incorrect information? Is there specific information about incidents that I’m not currently getting?

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Introduction to Telebehavioral Health

AIHC

Telehealth is a subset of e-health and is the use of telecommunications technology in health care delivery, information, and education according to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). However, they would share information and processes essential to these providers’ licensure and regulations.

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Should TikTok Doctors Owe Any Duty of Care Toward Their Followers?

Bill of Health

By Sarah Gabriele Doctors are now using social media platforms to spread medical knowledge and to interact with the communities that they are actively building. This trend poses new ethical questions for physicians who want to create and engage with their communities on social media.

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New York Doubles Down on Telehealth

NY Health Law

diminished quality of care, increased opportunity to violate scope of practice or informed consent laws, etc.) Similarly, the impact of the use of telehealth on professional malpractice and misconduct will need to be monitored on an ongoing basis. seem not to have been a major concern.

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Update on No Surprises Act 2022

AIHC

The information below is not legal or consulting advice, but is provided as education and offers links to additional resources. Contact your risk attorney through your malpractice insurance company for guidance which is obtained through no additional cost (part of the service you get when paying the insurance premium).