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Bookmark or Share- New medical liability insurance offering prices risk more accuratelyMedical malpractice insurance rates were stable for a dozen years, allowing the liability coverage to be a relatively low priority for many physicians. But times have changed since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Mike Hegwood, assistant vice president of AMA Insurance Inc., an AMA subsidiary. And rates have been on the rise.
- AMA Medical Litigation Center - American Medical AssociationAccess to Care. In a win for physicians, 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rules that an independent-dispute resolution process needs to go back to the drawing board. The AMA has a storied history of advocating for patients and physicians through the legal system. Learn more about the AMA's efforts in medical litigation.
- Code of Medical Ethics | Ethical Guidance for Physicians | AMAThe AMA Code of Medical Ethics and the AMA Journal of Ethics ® collectively underscore AMA’s commitment to promote the art of medicine and the betterment of public health. The Code i ...Read More. is widely recognized as the most comprehensive ethics guide for physicians. The opinions in the address issues and challenges confronting the ...
- How to Reduce Your Malpractice Risk | AAFPWriting consistent notes can help to reduce your risk for malpractice. Peter Teichman, MD, MPA, advises using a variation of the SOAP note format that demonstrates shared decision making and ...
- Documentation Tips for Reducing Malpractice Risk - AAFPCorrelating patient expectations with likely clinical outcomes and enrolling patients in the decision-making process are early steps in preventing malpractice allegations. Effective documentation ...
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