Digests
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Feature Article:
Never Events in Focus: Incorrect Gas Claims
Eye on OMIC:
OMIC’s “A” Rating by AM Best is Reaffirmed
Policy Issues:
Office Surgical Suites
Closed Claim Study:
Excess C3F8 Gas During Pneumatic Retinopexy
Feature Article:
Endophthalmitis: An Updated Study of Claims 1987-2022
Policy Issues:
ROR Letters and Kickback Investigations Coverage
Closed Claim Study:
When Diagnosing Endophthalmitis, the Sooner the Better
Society Partners:
Supporting Your Ophthalmic Society Lowers Your OMIC Premium
Feature Article:
Giant Cell Arteritis: Delayed Diagnosis and Treatment
Policy Issues:
Liability and Coverage for Patient Falls
Closed Claim Study:
Failure to Diagnose Giant Cell Arteritis Results in Settlement
Risk Management Remedies:
What’s in Your Toolbox?
Feature Article:
An Updated Study of Cataract Surgery Claims
Closed Claim Study:
Analysis of the Cataract Study
Closed Claim Study:
Chart Alteration Hinders the Defense of a Complicated Cataract Surgery
Feature Article:
Infectious Keratitis Claims
Policy Issues:
Ransomware Losses on the Rise
Closed Claim Study:
Failure to Diagnose and Treat Acanthamoeba
Risk Management Remedies:
Patient and System Issues in Infectious Keratitis Cases
Feature Article:
Equipment and Device Issues in Malpractice Claims
Policy Issues:
Coverage When Machines Malfunction
Closed Claim Study:
Equipment Malfunction or Improper Set Up of a Surgical Device?
Risk Management Remedies:
Ensure Safe Use of Equipment
Feature Article:
Dangers Posed by Systemic Medications
Policy Issues:
Limits of Liability
Closed Claim Study:
Other Factors Delay the Diagnosis of Plaquenil Toxicity
Feature Article:
Endophthalmitis Malpractice Claims Update
Policy Issues:
What Will OMIC Pay for if I Am Sued?
Closed Claim Study:
Endophthalmitis Outbreak Following Intravitreal Injections
Risk Management Remedies:
Endophthalmitis Education for Patients
Feature Article:
Physician Burnout A Risk To Quality Eye Care
Closed Claim Study:
Litigation Stress Contributes To Two Large Settlements
Risk Management Remedies:
Dealing With a Disruptive Patient
Feature Article:
Failure to Diagnose Retinal Detachments
Policy Issues:
Liability Coverage of Eye Banks that Process Ocular Tissue
Closed Claim Study:
Failure to Diagnose a RD by a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
Risk Management Remedies:
Diagnostic Advice from the Experts
Feature Article:
Diagnostic Error: Pediatric Patients
Policy Issues:
Coverage of ROP IVAV Treatment
Closed Claim Study:
Telephone Consultation on Minor Patient with Foreign Body Injury
Risk Management Remedies:
Telephone Care
Feature Article:
Diagnostic Error: Types and Causes
Closed Claim Study:
Acanthamoeba Infection Failure to Diagnose
Risk Management Remedies:
What Can Physicians Do to Improve Diagnostic Accuracy?
Feature Article:
Young Ophthalmologists on Trial
Policy Issues:
MPL Insurance for Young Ophthalmologists
Closed Claim Study:
Second Cataract Surgery Proceeds When CRVO Goes Undetected
Risk Management Remedies:
What May I Safely Delegate?
Policy Issues:
National Practitioner Data Bank Reporting
Closed Claim Study:
Poor Communication Between Providers Delays GCA Diagnosis
Risk Management Remedies:
Claims Study: Clear Communication is Key to Timely Diagnosis and Treatment
Feature Article:
When Patients Fall, are Doctors to Blame?
Closed Claim Study:
Hip Fracture in 90-Year-Old Female Patient Following Fall in Exam Room
Risk Management Remedies:
Help Patients Reduce their Risk of Falling in Your Office or ASC
Feature Article:
Call Early, Call Often: Benefits of Proactive Incident Reporting
Policy Issues:
Additional Benefits Under OMIC’s Policy
Closed Claim Study:
Monovision Misunderstanding Leads to Health Department Complaint
Risk Management Remedies:
When is a Physician–Patient Relationship Established?
Feature Article:
Misunderstandings Common in Consent Discussions
Closed Claim Study:
FFK Diagnosed on Day of Planned Bilateral LASIK
Risk Management Remedies:
Plain Language Concepts in Consent Discussions
Feature Article:
Risks of Clinical Research
Policy Issues:
Research Liability and Coverage
Closed Claim Study:
Fraudulent Enrollment of Patient in Clinical Trial
Risk Management Remedies:
Adverse Events in Clinical Research
Feature Article:
Documentation Issues in Paper & Electronic Records
Closed Claim Study:
Surgeon Responsible for Unreported Adverse Event
Risk Management Remedies:
Improving the Accuracy of Electronic Health Records
Feature Article:
Lawsuits Related to Preoperative Evaluations
Policy Issues:
When Claims Aren’t Covered
Closed Claim Study:
Monocular Patient Loses Vision After Vitrectomy
Risk Management Remedies:
Preoperative History and Physical Examinations