Whether that physician-patient relationship prevails depends largely on how doctors respond to today’s intensifying pressures.

An abnormal test result typically sets in motion a number of follow-up actions by a patient’s treaters. While many of those actions will depend on the particular situation, one of them should be a constant: Telling the patient.

Data breaches are now more frequent and sophisticated, resulting in greater damage to a physician’s reputation and financial health. That’s why CAP membership includes a CyberRisk Liability policy at no additional charge.

While meticulous medication reconciliation is essential to safe prescribing, obtaining a current and accurate medication list is a challenging and painstaking process.

Patient coverage by trusted colleagues is a necessary part of practicing medicine. But post-surgical handoffs can become a focal point if things go wrong.