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Chiropractor Tips for Dealing With an Unhappy Client

Even the best chiropractors and practices have bad days with frustrated clients. Below, we’ll offer tips for chiropractors to deal with unhappy clients respectfully without ruining the relationship. Why Clients Complain A good way to go about dealing with upset clients is to understand why they’re complaining. Clients often complain because they have high expectations—sometimes … Continue reading Chiropractor Tips for Dealing With an Unhappy Client

Pros and Cons of Becoming an Independent CRNA Contractor

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) have a choice when they begin their careers—get a full-time position at a facility or become an independent contractor. But what are the pros and cons of being an independent CRNA contractor? Working full-time and as a contractor can have different impacts on your work-life balance and your pay. We … Continue reading Pros and Cons of Becoming an Independent CRNA Contractor

4 Telemedicine Errors That Could Lead to a Lawsuit

One of the many seismic changes the COVID-19 pandemic brought to the healthcare industry is the rapid use of telemedicine services. While telemedicine can benefit patients and doctors, it could also be the reason for substantial errors that could lead to a lawsuit. We’ll discuss some of these errors and situations below. Misdiagnosis While misdiagnosis … Continue reading 4 Telemedicine Errors That Could Lead to a Lawsuit

How To Make a Compliance Plan for Your Chiropractic Practice

Does your chiropractic practice have a clear and thorough compliance program? If not, we’ll show you the basics of a compliance plan and how to make one for your chiropractic practice. What Is a Chiropractic Compliance Plan? First, what is a chiropractic compliance plan? A compliance plan is a formalized system of procedures and policies … Continue reading How To Make a Compliance Plan for Your Chiropractic Practice

How Communication Skills Can Help Prevent Issues for NPs

Nurse practitioners (NP) face many challenges in their position, many of which stem from miscommunication. Below, we’ll explain how effective communication skills can help NPs prevent issues and discuss some of the greatest communication challenges NPs face. Why Communication Is Important for Nurse Practitioners NPs have many responsibilities, from recording a patient’s medical history to … Continue reading How Communication Skills Can Help Prevent Issues for NPs

The Importance of a Consent-to-Settlement Clause

If you’ve ever evaluated a medical malpractice insurance policy, you might have noticed the many clauses it can contain. Insurance policies have many clauses and provisions with different definitions and meanings that not everyone fully understands—like the consent-to-settlement clause. In our guide, we’ll explain a consent-to-settlement clause, its importance, and why you may want to … Continue reading The Importance of a Consent-to-Settlement Clause

Does Malpractice Insurance Cover Defense Costs?

There’s a lot of discrepancy between what’s covered under one malpractice policy and another and how much is covered in damages and costs. Below, we’ll explain some of the basics of malpractice insurance and whether it typically covers defense costs for defendants. Malpractice Insurance Typically Pays for Defense Costs In almost all cases, a malpractice … Continue reading Does Malpractice Insurance Cover Defense Costs?

3 Reasons Why CRNAs Need Supplemental Liability Coverage

  Medical malpractice coverage is necessary for healthcare professionals, especially certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), but what about supplemental liability coverage? Below, we’ll explain the basics of supplemental liability coverage and why CRNAs need it. What Is Supplemental Liability Coverage? Before we get into why CRNAs need it, what exactly is supplemental liability coverage? Supplemental … Continue reading 3 Reasons Why CRNAs Need Supplemental Liability Coverage

The Different Elements of Nurse Practitioner Negligence

Malpractice claims are severe for nurse practitioners and can cause them to lose their nursing licenses and face financial ruin. Negligence is a common cause of a malpractice claim, so we’ll explain the different elements a claim needs to prove negligence against a nurse practitioner. Learn more about negligence to protect yourself from nurse practitioner … Continue reading The Different Elements of Nurse Practitioner Negligence

Scope of Practice vs. Independent Practice for NPs

  As a nurse practitioner (NP), you have the opportunity to work in a variety of healthcare settings and provide a wide range of services to patients. However, the scope of practice for NPs varies depending on the state in which you practice. Some states allow NPs to practice independently, while others require physician oversight. … Continue reading Scope of Practice vs. Independent Practice for NPs

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