Avert a Malpractice Lawsuit with EHR Techniques
Electronic Health Records (EHR) have become a normal part of healthcare. Yet EHR-related errors can lead to patient harm and perhaps a medical malpractice lawsuit.
A recent article by Medscape, 5 Ways to Avert a Malpractice Lawsuit With Better EHR Techniques outlines 5 ways to protect your patients and providers' liability when it comes to the EHR. The article highlights a recent study that investigates the errors that can be made that lead to potential patient harm.
Medical Mutual has some practice tips on Complete Medical Records: Your Best Defense (medicalmutual.com) and The Life of a Malpractice Claim to continue to help our insured while providing care to your patients.