Becker's Healthcare February 21, 2025
One in three physicians have been sued for malpractice, according to a benchmark study by the American Medical Association.
In an effort to protect their practice, physicians can make mistakes that can undermine their case, experts told MedCentral in a Feb. 21 article.
Here are seven mistakes that physicians often make when getting sued, according to the report:
1. Failing to notify the insurer. Malpractice cases typically begin when the process server serves papers to the practice, and it’s important for physicians to immediately notify their malpractice insurer when a summons or complaint has been served.
“Once served, you have a prescribed length of time to respond to the lawsuit. If you don’t respond to the...
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