Because of the risks involved, neurosurgeons face higher medical malpractice costs than many other physicians. The field of neurosurgery includes both spinal and cranial disorders related to vascular disease, pain, brain tumors, epilepsy, movement and behavioral disorders and trauma. Neurosurgeons diagnose and assess these conditions, which most often require surgical repair. The goal of neurosurgery
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When to Release: Medical Records, Privacy, Custodial Issues, and Compliance
In today’s environment it can sometimes be very difficult to know when and to whom you should, must, or must not release medical records. In cases where there are questions of parental custody, custodial disputes, suspected abuse, and other complicating factors, particularly those involving minors, it is imperative that doctors know what both federal and
READ MOREDo You Know What the Most Common Medical Malpractice Claims Are?
Many people think of surgical errors when they think of medical malpractice claims. However, that is not the only reason that patients file claims. Let’s review four common types of claims that are filed. Yes, surgical errors are the most common type of medical malpractice claim filed. The most common surgical mistakes include: Nerve damage
READ MOREHelpful Tips and Reminders for Endocrinologists who Manage Diabetics
From time to time we here at eQuoteMD like to take a minute to address concerns that are of special interest to physician’s with a particular specialty. Today we want to address endocrinologists and other healthcare professionals that work with patients that have Type 1 Diabetes. According to a recent study of claims, performed by
READ MOREDon’t Get April Fooled When It Comes to Medical Malpractice Insurance
Today is the day: April 1st, April Fool’s Day. The day when all of your obnoxious friends and coworkers have what society has deemed to be a sufficient excuse for their obnoxious behavior. Or is that too cynical? Maybe we should say today is the day when you get to pull off the prank you’ve
READ MOREWhat Types of Medical Malpractice Coverages are Available?
Physicians work very hard to achieve success in their profession. Years of education and training, sacrifices of personal and family time, and long work hours are absolute requirements for a career in medicine. Providers need to protect their reputations, practices, and personal assets by purchasing medical professional liability – medical malpractice – insurance. But to
READ MOREWhat Is Medical Malpractice Insurance? Do You Need It?
Medical malpractice is defined by legal-dictionary.com as, “Improper, unskilled or negligent treatment of a patient by a physician, dentist, nurse pharmacist or other health care professional.” In general terms, a physician will be held liable if his or her conduct fails to meet the “standard of care” provided by other doctors under similar situations. Many
READ MOREChoosing the Right Medical Malpractice Insurer – What to Consider
Choosing a medical malpractice insurance insurer is an important part of protecting yourself and your assets as a physician or healthcare provider. Unfortunately though it’s also a decision that many doctors don’t feel equipped to make in an informed way. The industry can seem complicated, the terminology confusing, and at the end of the day
READ MORENew Malpractice Risks Associated with Electronic Health Records
When electronic health records (EHRs) first came on the scene the healthcare industry and medical malpractice insurance companies believed they would reduce the risk of medical malpractice claims. One of the main reasons for this belief was that many of the common malpractice risks at the time were connected to paper, handwritten medical records. Doctors
READ MOREDo nurses need medical malpractice insurance coverage?
The answer may surprise you. Many nurses and nurse practitioners wonder if they should carry medical malpractice insurance. Most nurses are not covered under their own personal liability coverage, but the reality is that nurses can be sued just like doctors. In fact, a recent report published by the Nurses Service Organization (NSO) entitled “Nurse
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