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
Medical malpractice suits are always a concern for medical professionals. Below, we explain the four “Cs” of medical malpractice prevention that each medical professional should know to avoid malpractice cases. Compassion Compassion or caring should be self-explanatory for anyone in the medical profession who wants to help people. Doctors and nurses must sympathize with and … Continue reading 4 “Cs” of Medical Malpractice Prevention
Malpractice cases are an unfortunate part of the job of every health-care provider, including nurse practitioners. Below, we’ll explain the elements of medical malpractice and discuss some common examples of malpractice suits brought against nurse practitioners. The Elements of Medical Malpractice Before we get into examples of professional liability cases against nurse practitioners (NPs), we’ll … Continue reading 5 Malpractice Suits Brought Against Nurse Practitioners
A common reason for a malpractice lawsuit against a medical practice is unethical conduct from the clinic or a staff member. Below, we explain some of the most significant ethical breaches that can occur in medical practice. Confidentiality Breach Confidentiality is a significant concern for patients, so any breach of that confidentiality by a doctor … Continue reading What Is Unethical Conduct in a Medical Practice?
Insurance agents help professionals and ordinary people get the insurance coverage they need. You might wonder if professional insurance agents need malpractice coverage themselves. They do, and we’ll explain policies every insurance agent needs, like errors and omissions coverage. Yes, Insurance Agents Need Liability Coverage Every professional insurance agent should have liability policies to protect … Continue reading Do Insurance Agents Need Malpractice Coverage?
Illegible, poorly written, and incomplete medical documentation is an all-too-common problem in healthcare. Below, we discuss ways healthcare professionals and clinics can prevent poor medical documentation and ensure everyone is on the same page. Avoid Copying & Pasting One of the most common culprits for mistakes in medical documentation is the dreaded copy-and-paste function for … Continue reading 4 Ways To Prevent Poor Medical Documentation
