“My Doctor Never Told Me That Would Happen” – A Patient Centered Approach to Informed Consent – Part Two
Course Description
Informed consent is a collaborative process where ophthalmologists and patients (family members) communicate and exchange information prior to making important eye healthcare decisions. In the video “My Doctor Never Told Me That Would Happen” – A Patient Centered Approach to Informed Consent, past OMIC Board Member, Tamara R. Fountain, MD, guides viewers through the many issues surrounding the informed consent process.
In Part Two of this video, Dr. Fountain reviews some “special considerations” such as:
- Residents role in informed consent process
- Discussing your experience performing a procedure for the first time
- Using drugs and devices “off-label”
- Managing a patient’s decision to refuse necessary treatment (“Informed Refusal”)
Difficult Physician-Patient Relationships
Course Description
Eye surgeons are confronted with a wide variety of patient behaviors which can cause stress and miscommunication. These behaviors can also lead to allegations of professional liability against a physician. This course addresses factors that contribute to dissatisfied and non-compliant patient behavior and identifies resources that can be used to minimize these risks.
Contact the OMIC Risk Management Coordinator, Linda Nakamura, if you are interested in completing this course. OMIC insureds can earn a 5% or 10% discount on the renewal of their OMIC policy.
Contact Linda at 1-800-562-6642, ext. 652 or lnakamura@omic.com
Telephone Screening: Liability Issues and Guidlines
Course Description
Making medical decisions on the basis of the limited information obtained over the telephone is a risky—albeit necessary—aspect of ophthalmic practice. Indeed, OMIC claims experience confirms that inadequate telephone screening, improper decision-making, and lack of documentation all play a significant role in ophthalmic malpractice claims. Negligent telephone screening and treatment of postoperative patients is especially likely to result in malpractice claims.
This 25 minute webinar will address the liability risks related to telephone screening and provide guidelines to minimize this risk.
Contact the OMIC Risk Management Coordinator, Linda Nakamura, if you are interested in completing this course. OMIC insureds can earn a 5% or 10% discount on the renewal of their OMIC policy.
Contact Linda at 1-800-562-6642, ext. 652 or lnakamura@omic.com
