Dealing with angry patients can be one of the most challenging aspects of working in the healthcare field. Nurse practitioners (NPs) must have the skills to navigate these situations effectively. Knowing how to reduce conflicts can improve patient relationships and diminish the risk of potential issues and medical malpractice lawsuits. We’ll share several tips to … Continue reading Tips To De-Escalate Tensions With Angry Patients
As a dental professional, you work hard to provide the best care for your patients. However, unforeseen complications and errors can occur even with years of experience and expertise. Dental malpractice insurance is critical to protecting your practice and ensuring you are well-prepared for such situations. Below, we explain some of the many benefits of … Continue reading 5 Benefits of Having Dental Malpractice Insurance
Chiropractic practice growth isn’t just about getting new patients; it’s about providing the best possible care for those patients and creating a successful business. However, you must expand your list of clients and revenue sources to serve more patients. But how can chiropractic practices accomplish these goals? Below, our eight tips to help chiropractors grow … Continue reading Eight Tips To Help Chiropractors Grow Their Practice
For many medical professionals like nurse practitioners, being sued for medical malpractice comes with the job. However, knowing the source of negligence claims can help nurse practitioners avoid the hassle and stress of malpractice suits. We detail some common causes for nurse practitioner negligence claims below. Failure To Diagnose Many cases of negligence against nurse … Continue reading 5 Common Causes for Nurse Practitioner Negligence Claims
Like other medical professionals, podiatrists must occasionally contend with malpractice lawsuits from patients. Below, we explain common negligence cases against podiatrists so professionals can understand the source of most liability lawsuits and try to avoid them. Unnecessary Surgery Surgery is a common source of malpractice claims against podiatrists, specifically surgery the patient later feels was … Continue reading Common Negligence Cases Against Podiatrists
The cooperation clause is a common and critical provision in many liability insurance policies. We’ll help you understand everything about the malpractice insurance cooperation clause and what it means for policyholders and insurance providers. What Is the Cooperation Clause? The cooperation clause, or assistance provision, is one of the most common in malpractice and liability … Continue reading Understanding the Malpractice Insurance Cooperation Clause
In many malpractice claims, you can trace the origin of the harm to miscommunication between staff and patients. Many communication errors can cause a malpractice lawsuit, from inaccurate documentation to communication delays between staff. We explain these miscommunications and how they can result in patient harm below. Inaccurate or Illegible Documentation Documentation is one of … Continue reading Communication Errors That Can Cause a Malpractice Lawsuit
Applying and interviewing for a new nursing position is stressful and difficult for many. Some nurses worry about their medical malpractice past and wonder when is the best time to disclose a malpractice case to potential employers. Read on to learn more about this challenging situation and what actions to take. Disclose As Early as … Continue reading When To Disclose a Malpractice Case to Potential Employers
A malpractice insurance face sheet is one of the most useful and important documents in a policy, but do you know what it is? Learn the basics of insurance face sheets for malpractice and professional liability policies below. Malpractice Insurance Face Sheet, Defined An insurance face sheet is sometimes described as a declaration sheet or … Continue reading What Is a Malpractice Insurance Face Sheet?
Tail coverage is integral to many insurance policies for businesses and professionals. We’ll explain everything you need to know about tail coverage in our guide, including how it works and the different types to consider. Occurrence vs. Claims-Made Coverage Before we get into the basics of tail coverage and the different policies it applies to, … Continue reading A Guide to the Different Types of Tail Coverage