Informal consultations among practitioners represent an important part of clinical practice. They can increase knowledge among physicians and may also improve care and treatment of patients who present with complex comorbidities. Also known as curbside consultation, the informal consultation is for general advice.

In the latest focused review, the risk management and patient safety experts with the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. identified five common areas of liability risk associated with claims against UC physicians.

Anesthesiologists play a vital role in a patient’s surgical experience. They are charged with ensuring medical readiness for surgery, providing medical management and anesthetic care, and evaluating a patient’s readiness for discharge/or transfer to a medical floor or intensive care unit.

As patients resume scheduling their routine medical appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic, vigilance is required to protect them from infection and to reduce the risk of potential COVID-related litigation. The following is a sample list of risk reduction strategies to ensure your patients’ safety.

Security cameras have become part of the public landscape, but do they have a place in the medical office? This article will provide an overview of the issues connected with installing video cameras in the office and a framework for deciding whether such surveillance might fit your practice.