Documentation/Coding Outcomes Patient Safety 
EMDocs
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. Chuck Pilcher, MD, FACEP Editor, Medical Malpractice Insights Editor, Med Mal Insights Excellent documentation supports standard of care, avoids lawsuit Vertebral artery CVA leaves patient disabled.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MARCH 14, 2024
Written by Jesse McLaren Three patients presented with acute chest pain and ECGs that were labeled by the computer as completely normal, and which was confirmed by the final cardiology interpretation (which is blinded to patient outcome) also as completely normal. What do you think?
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EMDocs
AUGUST 22, 2024
13 Interventions may include: Ascertaining a patient’s preferred language early in the clinical encounter (during registration, for instance), and clearly documenting this preference in a place that is visible to all providers. Educating patients on their rights. Utilizing certified interpreters and documenting their use.
EMDocs
MAY 9, 2024
The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. Exam documents that he is alert and oriented but “tired appearing” and “not appearing post-ictal.” Defense : The EP did address the seizure when he documented “not post-ictal.”
EMDocs
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. This story, while unlikely to reflect the standards of most readers, has a somewhat surprising outcome. It wasn’t, so you weren’t called, nor did the doc need to document anything.
American Medical Compliance
AUGUST 7, 2024
Patient safety is a critical concern, with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that 1 in 10 patients is harmed while receiving healthcare. Compliance with healthcare regulations is crucial not only for avoiding legal repercussions but also for ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.
EMDocs
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. Exam is normal except for tenderness as documented in the diagram. She never had a documented abdominal exam. I just failed to document it. Stories of med mal lawsuits can save lives.
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