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Malpractice Litigation Continues to Be of Concern to Nurse Practitioners Malpractice claims continue to rise, but there is much that NPs can do proactively to reduce the risk of being sued.
Viewpoint, November 2009
Unique Malpractice Risks of Ambulatory Surgery Centers More physicians are setting up ambulatory surgery centers, but there are many malpractice risks that come with having a center. Here is what to watch out for.
Expert Column, November 2009
Nurse Practitioner Role Development In some countries, NPs are still taking baby steps, but in the United States, NPs may have advanced beyond early practice regulations.
Viewpoint, November 2009
Patient Evaluation of Retail Clinic Care Patients have spoken: they like the convenience of retail healthcare clinics.
Viewpoint, November 2009
Physicians Are Talking About: Tort Reform: Does Saying "I'm Sorry" Help? Physicians are often reluctant to apologize for clinical errors because their words can be used in malpractice litigation as admissions of fault. MPC members discuss whether saying "I'm sorry" can help.
Commentary, November 2009
The Medscape Cancer Survivorship Survey In his latest video blog, Dr. Maurie Markman encourages viewers to participate in the Medscape survey for healthcare providers that discusses cancer survivor care.
Commentary, November 2009
Will There Ever Be a Big Brown Ribbon Outside the White House? In his latest video blog, Dr. John Marshall questions why the pink ribbon/breast cancer awareness promotion attracts more publicity than any other disease campaign.
Commentary, November 2009
Can the Nurse Practitioner Write a Prescription For Someone Who Is Not a Patient? It might seem like an innocuous favor, but prescribing for someone who is not a patient can be illegal or unethical.
Ask the Expert, November 2009
Cutting the High Cost of Drugs Practical tools for providers may help cut the costs of prescription drugs.
Viewpoint, October 2009
Use of Motorcycle Helmets Reduces Mortality Commentary on a study on the association between helmet use and mortality in motorcycle injuries, published September 2009 in the Annals of Surgery.
Viewpoint, October 2009

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Concerns about the H1N1 flu vaccine have led some parents to decide not to vaccinate their child. If parents refuse to vaccinate their child with the H1N1 or another vaccine, even after discussing its advantages, is it ethical or not ethical to dismiss the child as a patient, provided that they are given plenty of notice to find another physician?

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Unique Malpractice Risks of Ambulatory Surgery Centers More physicians are setting up ambulatory surgery centers, but there are many malpractice risks that come with having a center. Here is what to watch out for.
Expert Column, November 2009

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