Medical practices frequently receive medical record release requests from multiple sources, including subpoenas, attorney letters, and patients themselves. Learn the answers to several frequently asked questions by patients.

Effective July 1, 2015, all RCFE facilities are to maintain their own liability insurance. California AB 1523 requires all residential care facilities for the elderly to maintain their own liability insurance in an amount of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 in the annual aggregate to cover injury to residents or guests caused by the negligent acts or omissions to act of, or neglect by, the licensee or its employees.

CAP member physicians often share in Hotline discussions that patients have asked to record informed consent discussions prior to surgery, medication instructions, and post-op or discharge instructions. Should audio or video recordings be allowed in the physician's office? And if so, where should the line be drawn?

CAP provides a 24/7 Hotline to assist members with reporting and/or obtaining information related to such activities as notice of intent to sue and general risk management and patient safety guidance. 

Current data indicates that more than a third of American adults - some 89 million people - lack sufficient health literacy to undertake and execute necessary medical treatments and preventive health care.