Patient Safety Strategies for Hospitalists
Hospitalists face liability risks based on their diverse roles as an inpatient’s attending physician, covering physician, consultant, supervising physician, and/or co-manager.
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Noncompliant Patients Create Liability Risks
Practitioners face potential liability when patients do not follow up as instructed or refuse at-home help.
Reduce Psychiatry Medication Risk
Incorporating the medication management strategies outlined here can help psychiatrists keep patients safe.
Anesthesia Care: Strategies for Preventing Dental Injuries
Being aware of the causes of tooth damage related to surgical intubation can help anesthesia clinicians avoid future problems.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Malpractice Claims
We analyzed closed physical medicine and rehabilitation claims to better understand what motivates allegations of injury.
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Healthcare Professionals and ChatGPT
Artificial intelligence (AI) has potential to be a powerful ally for healthcare professionals in ensuring the delivery of high-quality care—while also creating potential new patient safety risks.
Providing Dental Services in the Hospital Setting
Lack of familiarity with hospital systems and medical staff rules may pose risk management implications for dental care professionals.
Informed Refusal
Documenting a patient’s refusal of test or treatment options is key to minimizing risk exposure.
Effective Patient-Assisted Telehealth Assessments
Physicians who practice telemedicine must consider the components needed to complete an effective remote assessment and plan ahead based on their specialty area and the patient’s presenting complaint.
Delay in Diagnosing Breast Cancer
A delay in diagnosing breast cancer may result when a patient doesn’t follow through with diagnostic recommendations.
