Malpractice -- FPM Topic Collection
Jul 19, 2010 - This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of malpractice -- from defending your care in a deposition to ensuring you have the right malpractice insurance policy. This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of malpractice -- from ...
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Coping With the Stress of Being Sued -- FPM
May 1, 2001 - Malpractice accusations can be emotionally devastating. Here's how to withstand the pressure.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2001/0500/p41.html
Patient History and Malpractice Defense -- FPM
Oct 1, 2008 - Good records can help defend against a meritless malpractice suit, but it takes more than good records to prevent one.
Family Practice Management : Opinion
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2008/0900/p11.html
How to Reduce Your Malpractice Risk -- FPM
Aug 1, 2012 - Recognizing warning signs and documenting with care are two keys.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2012/0700/p21.html
Evaluation and Treatment of the Suicidal Patient - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2012 - Evaluation and treatment of a suicidal patient are challenging tasks for the physician. Because no validated predictive tools exist, clinical judgment guides the decision-making process. Although there is insufficient evidence to support routine screening, evidence shows that asking ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0315/p602.html
Managing Difficult Encounters: Understanding Physician, Patient, and Situational ...
Mar 15, 2013 - Family physicians commonly find themselves in difficult clinical encounters. These encounters often leave the physician feeling frustrated. The patient may also be dissatisfied with these encounters because of unmet needs, unfulfilled expectations, and unresolved medical issues. ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0315/p419.html
Coping With the Stress of Being Sued -- Family Practice Management
...Malpractice accusations can be emotionally devastating. Here’s how to withstand the pressure. Chances are better than 50/50 thatyou’ll be sued for malpractice atleast once during your career.1So, what’s the good news? Most lawsuits don’t go to trial and those few that do usually...
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2001/0500/fpm20010500p41.pdf
Interpretation of the Electronic Fetal Heart Rate During Labor - American Family Physician
May 1, 1999 - Electronic fetal heart rate monitoring is commonly used to assess fetal well-being during labor. Although detection of fetal compromise is one benefit of fetal monitoring, there are also risks, including false-positive tests that may result in unnecessary surgical intervention. Since ...
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Physician Burnout: Its Origin, Symptoms, and Five Main Causes -- FPM
Oct 1, 2015 - Burnout is everywhere, buy you can't fight an enemy unless you recognize it.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2015/0900/p42.html
Aiding the Wounded Among Us -- FPM
Dec 1, 2007 - When facing the pain of a malpractice lawsuit, physicians need the compassion and support of their colleagues.
Family Practice Management : The Last Word
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2007/1100/p52.html
Putting Choosing Wisely into Practice - Editorials - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2018 - It is our responsibility as physicians to help our patients avoid interventions that are not helpful or, worse, potentially harmful.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0401/p432.html
Coding for Evaluation and Management Services
Maximize payment and reduce stress by understanding how to properly document and code for evaluation and management (E/M) services.
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Sharing Visit Notes: Getting Patients and Physicians on the Same Page -- FPM
Dec 1, 2016 - Inviting patients to review your visit notes is a promising change in practice. Here’s how to get started.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2016/1100/p10.html
Don't Be a Target for a Malpractice Suit -- FPM
Jun 1, 2006 - Protect yourself with these tips from a family physician who has successfully defended his care and that of other physicians.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2006/0600/p57.html
Do You Have the Right Malpractice Insurance Policy? -- FPM
Dec 1, 2004 - Here’s how to make sure your expensive policy doesn’t contain any unpleasant surprises.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2004/1100/p64.html
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...Malpractice and liability Nov-Dec 2002 Issue A Primer on Employment Contracts [Salaried FP] This article identifies and defines the key terms contained in most physicians' employment contracts. Nov-Dec 2002 Issue The HIPAA Privacy Rule: Answers to Frequently Asked...
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...How Do You Manage Your Malpractice Risk? [Editor's Page] Invites readers to submit tips to supplement Roberts article in this issue. Jan 2003 Issue Providing Charity Care: A Primer on Liability Risk [Feature] If there’s a bright spot in the medical liability system, it’s...
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...Stress and change Jan 2003 Issue Small Change: Nickel and Dime Stuff Can Make a Difference [Editor's Page] Jack Silversin and Mary Jane Kornacki’s article in this issue gives excellent advice on how to bring about change. But it also is a demonstration of how hard it is to bring...
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How Do You Manage Your Malpractice Risk? -- FPM
Mar 1, 2003 - Invites readers to submit tips to supplement Roberts article in this issue.
Family Practice Management : Opinion
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2003/0300/p8.html
Incorporating Medical Interpretation Into Your Practice -- FPM
Apr 1, 2014 - Making sure you can understand your patients not only improves their care but avoids legal trouble.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2014/0300/p16.html
Five Ways to Respond to a Medical Mistake -- FPM
Apr 1, 2009 - You can make things right if you don’t give in to shame, defensiveness and fear.
Family Practice Management : The Last Word
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2009/0300/p40.html
Depositions: Defending Your Care -- FPM
Aug 1, 2001 - If you’re sued for malpractice, follow these safe deposition tips and you may not have to go to court.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2001/0700/p34.html
Approaching the Suicidal Patient - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2003 - The suicide of a patient can be devastating to the family and to the family physician. The patient's death may shake the physician's confidence, undermine any willingness to work with patients with a mental illness, and provoke professional and legal review. In an attempt to help the ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/1101/p1814.html
Don't Be a Target for a Malpractice Suit - Family Practice Management
...Don’t Be a Target for a Malpractice Suit Edward G. Zurad, MD As you know, being a family physician is an extraordinary challenge. Each day, we take care of patients who present to us with multiple complaints affected by an infinite number of unknown variables. In the precious...
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2006/0600/fpm20060600p57.pdf
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