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Apr 24 2023
There are many facets to insurance policies that may confuse those unfamiliar, such as the deductible. If you’re having trouble understanding your malpractice insurance policy’s deductible, let us help with our brief explainer on the basics of malpractice policies and deductibles. What Is an Insurance Deductible? What is an insurance deductible, and why is it … Continue reading Understanding Your Malpractice Insurance Policy’s Deductible
Apr 20 2023
When it comes to insurance, especially malpractice insurance, there are many aspects of the policy that the insured individual should be familiar with. One of the most important components of any insurance policy is the deductible. Malpractice insurance deductibles are different than the typical deductibles found in other policies, such as those for home or … Continue reading How Deductibles Are Structured on Malpractice Insurance
Mar 30 2023
A malpractice lawsuit can have a significant impact on a healthcare professional’s career. Even if the lawsuit is ultimately dismissed or the clinician is found not liable, the experience of going through a malpractice suit can be stressful and time-consuming and can have lasting effects on their professional reputation and career prospects. The rise of … Continue reading How Does a Malpractice Lawsuit Impact Your Career?
Mar 24 2023
Informed consent is one of the most fundamental principles of healthcare. If you plan on working in the industry or want to learn more, we explain what every healthcare worker should know about informed consent below. Informed Consent, Defined First, let’s define informed consent and why it is important. Informed consent is the communication process … Continue reading What You Should Know About Informed Consent in Healthcare
Mar 20 2023
Informed consent is a part of the job that all CRNAs need to know. Below, we’ll explain the basics of informed consent, its elements, and how it relates to the duties of CRNAs. What Is Informed Consent? Informed consent is one of the fundamental ethical principles in modern medicine and guarantees a patient’s right to … Continue reading What CRNAs Need To Know About Informed Consent
Feb 27 2023
As the primary care professional for many Americans, nurse practitioners can be the targets of malpractice claims just as physicians. We’ll list some of the most common malpractice claims that target nurse practitioners, from diagnosis errors to prescription mistakes. Failure To Diagnose Most malpractice claims targeting nurse practitioners (NPs) involve the diagnosis in some way, … Continue reading 4 Common Malpractice Claims Against Nurse Practitioners
Feb 15 2023
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
Feb 06 2023
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
Feb 03 2023
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
Jan 05 2023
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
