Terminating the patient-physician relationship, Part 2
In part 2 of this series, Tanya Babitch, a manager in TMLT's Risk Management Department, provides further instruction for appropriately dismissing patients to avoid allegations of abandonment.
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Tips for de-escalating angry patients
How to defuse tense or angry situations in the office
Sample patient dismissal letters
Sample letters for termination of the physician-patient relationship
Legal considerations when treating college students via telemedicine
Whether to treat likely depends on the laws of the state where the student will be located when seeking care.
Reporter Q3 2021
2-hour CME: Managing Advanced Practice Providers; Government Relations: Evolving priorities for 2021; Incorrect dose of warfarin; Failure to diagnose epidural abscess; 2022 Governing Board election
Physician stress and burnout: Finding help during the COVID-19 pandemic
Recognizing the warning signs can help you take decisive action toward self-care
Fees for PMP-EHR integration begin September 1
Physicians will be charged a fee of $50 for access to the prescription monitoring program through their EHR. Online access through PMP AWARxE will continue free of charge.
Waiver extended for chronic pain patients
State requirements for chronic pain patients have been suspended until October 13, 2021
Corvus Scans begin as policyholders renew with TMLT and LSA
Corvus Scans assess your practice’s online presence, looking for any cyber vulnerabilities
TMLT and LSA update cyber coverage
We're upgrading our coverage — from cyber liability 1.0 to cyber liability 3.0
5:11Terminating the patient-physician relationship, Part 1
In part 1 of this 2-part series, Lesley Viner, VP of Risk Management at TMLT, describes guidelines and processes to help physicians dismiss patients appropriately and avoid allegations of abandonment.
OSHA issues new COVID-19 rules for health care settings
OSHA releases regulations on protecting health care workers from the risk of contracting COVID-19.
Clarification: Masks in health care facilities
Governor's latest order likely does not affect a private practice's ability to continue requiring masks
Reporter Q2 2021
CME: Vaccines: A practical guide for physicians; Introducing Corvus: Your new cyber security coverage: Failure to diagnose and treat Wernicke's encephalopathy; Improper performance and de-escalation
Requiring masks at your practice? Advance notice of policies can avoid confusion
Clearly communicate your office mask policies to patients
Policyholders to save $12.25 million with dividend
Policyholders receive a 10 percent dividend for 2021 policy year
Sample — Mask requirement message for patients
Use this sample message to explain your COVID-19 mask policy
TMLT risk managers urge physicians to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccination information.