Experts discuss quality initiatives for otolaryngologists to manage risk
Admitting Medical Errors Can Help Physicians Learn from Mistakes
Being forthright about missteps, adverse events can help physicians create a safer healthcare system without increasing their risk of litigation
Approach to Medical Mishaps Reduces Malpractice Claims
Study Cites Complications, Legal Outcomes of Tonsillectomy Malpractice
What are the complications following tonsillectomy and the legal outcomes of malpractice claims?
Electronic Medical Records Mandate Could Lead to More Litigation
Regarding the article “Malpractice and the Otolaryngologist" (ENTtoday, October 2013), EMRs are expensive, time consuming, and will lead to lawsuits
Manage Your Exposure to Otolaryngology Malpractice Cases
Employment Contracts Need to Ensure Physicians are Free Agents
How to avoid restrictive employment agreements that prevent moonlighting, volunteering or appearing as an expert witness outside your clinical practice work
Part-Time Work Appeals to Increasing Number of Physicians
A survey from 2010 reports that 21% of physicians in the United States are working part-time, compared with 13% in 2005
Can Electronic Health Records Impact Malpractice Liability?
A new study suggests adopting EHRs can lower the risk of medical malpractice, but not everyone agrees that EHRs are good medicine
Review These Tips Before Leaving Your Medical Practice Job
Leaving a medical practice is never an easy decision. As you plan your exit strategy, be aware of these issues and address them proactively with your employer.