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Ten Notable Physician-related Malpractice Statistics

Blog | May 17, 2013 | Difficult Patients, Healthcare Careers, Law & Malpractice

By Aubrey Westgate

A look at 10 physician-related malpractice lawsuit statistics pulled from various reports and surveys.

Would You Ever Refuse to Treat An Unvaccinated Child?

Blog | May 08, 2013 | Difficult Patients, Healthcare Careers, Law & Malpractice, Patient Dismissal, Patient Relations

How does your practice handle it when a parent refuses to vaccinate his child in accordance with recommended medical guidelines?

15 Things Doctors Hate Hearing Patients Say

March 08, 2013 | Patient Relations, Difficult Patients, Operations

By Marisa Torrieri and Aubrey Westgate

Doctors have heard it all. Here's what some of our physician readers said they can't stand hearing from patients.

How Involved Do You Get When a Patient Refuses Treatment?

Blog | February 20, 2013 | Compliance, Difficult Patients, Healthcare Careers, Patient Relations

Share what you do in this type of situation and why. Your response might help another physician deal with this issue.

HIPAA Does Not Prevent Information Disclosure if Patient Poses Harm

Blog | January 23, 2013 | Compliance, Difficult Patients, HIPAA, Healthcare Careers

By Ericka L. Adler

Providers across the country are questioning what should be done if they believe a patient poses a threat to others. Here’s some guidance.

Dealing with Time-consuming Patients at Your Medical Practice

Blog | January 14, 2013 | Difficult Patients, Patient Relations, Staff

By Melissa Young, MD

I have a patient who constantly calls my practice and lingers in my reception area questioning my staff after her visit. I'm running out of solutions …and patience.

Communication Tips for Physicians

January 03, 2013 | Patient Relations, Mentoring, Difficult Patients, Compliance

By Aubrey Westgate

Hone your skills to create positive relationships with your patients and improve care quality.

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