In a new opinion addressing allegations of elder abuse, the Court of Appeal explains how evidence of simple “negligence” differs from “recklessness” in a nursing facility setting.

Medical professional liability protection is one of the most important lines of coverage that physicians will purchase. Selecting the appropriate coverage and the right company can be confusing and time consuming, given all the available options.  Daniel Cavanaugh, vice president, Membership Development, provides important guidance for physicians and practice managers who are seeking new malpractice coverage and those evaluating the adequacy of their existing coverage.

Physicians are hard-wired to help their patients. But in doing so, there may come a time when “tough love” is required. A 53-year-old telecommunications analyst began treating with Dr. I, an internist, and gave a history of allergies, skin concerns, and pterygium surgery 22 years earlier.

There will always be noncompliant patients. Physicians treating those patients need to foster a heightened sense of danger.

The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) is proud to partner with the Sierra Sacramento Valley and the Placer-Nevada County Medical Societies in hosting an Anesthesia Risk Management CME dinner program to physicians – at no cost or obligation. This interactive and informative ninety-minute program offers practical tips to help and provide anesthesiologists additional tools in order to increase patient safety and reduce claims. Attendees will learn objectives through the presentation of case studies and statistical data.