Documentation Fundamentals: Strategies to Avoid Malpractice Claims and Improve the Physician-Patient Relationship – Thurs., March 30th @ 1 PM
Join MLMIC & MSSNY via Zoom on Thursday, March 30th at 1 pm for a presentation on Documentation Fundamentals: Strategies to Avoid Malpractice Claims and Improve the Physician-Patient Relationship.
Consistent, current and complete documentation in the medical record is an essential component of quality patient care. Failure to properly document a patient encounter can lead to significant liability issues for healthcare providers. Careful documentation in the patient’s record improves the provider-patient relationship, enhances reimbursement and is a leading factor in determining whether a plaintiff’s attorney will pursue a potential claim of medical malpractice. With the enactment of the 21st Century Cures Act, patients now have easy access to their medical record. While this empowers patients to be more engaged in their healthcare decision making, it also creates greater accountability for care providers.
Join us as Risk Management consultants from MLMIC Insurance Company review the fundamentals and common liability issues associated with documentation in the medical record, discuss the impact of the 21st Century Cures Act and offer strategies to help improve the quality of patient care documentation and reduce potential liability exposures to providers and their organization.
Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:
• Identify the fundamental aspects of appropriate medical record documentation
• Discuss how documentation can impact medical malpractice litigation
• Understand how the 21st Cures Act impacts the physician-patient relationship
• Apply best practice strategies to improve care documentation and reduce the risk of professional liability claims.
MLMIC Insurance Company (MLMIC) is accredited by the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) to provide CME for physicians.
MLMIC designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
