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Patient Education Checkup Initiative to Replace Outdated Patient Education Materials.
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Why take the risk? Outdated patient education materials and informed consent documents can increase the risk of a medical malpractice suit. Here are three simple yet effective risk-management strategies that could help you prevent or minimize the impact of a malpractice lawsuit or claim.
#1. Ensure your patient education materials are up to date. Using the Academy’s patient education brochures? Download this checklist to conduct an easy audit of your brochures from the Academy.
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#2. Visit OMIC’s Consent Forms to ensure that you have the most current informed consent documents.
#3. Clearly document in your patient’s chart the educational materials provided and the informed consent obtained. Defense attorneys advise documenting the timing and receipt of educational materials by the patient with his or her initials.
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