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Setting the record straight: Dispelling 10 common medical record …

WebMYTH 8 — Physicians must keep medical records for all patients for 10 years. Truth — For adults, all records must be kept for at least seven years from the date of the last …

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Remote patient monitoring: Risk management considerations

WebRemote patient monitoring (RPM) allows a patient to use a mobile medical device to perform routine tests and send test results to a physician in real-time without …

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Medical liability insurance for doctors in Texas TMLT

WebTexas Medical Association membership. TMLT is the only medical professional liability insurance provider created and exclusively endorsed by Texas Medical Association …

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From difficult to dangerous: How to handle disruptive patients

Webidentify patients or their family members who could become disruptive; identify drug-seeking patients who may become aggressive; list verbal and non-verbal de-escalation …

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About TMLT TMLT

WebTMLT is not an insurance company, but a self-insured trust led by a Board of Trustees who are elected by policyholders. Members of the Board of Trustees are physicians who draw …

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How to psychologically evaluate patients before selection for

WebBy Gracie Awalt. Evaluating a patient’s mental health is an essential risk management consideration for physicians who perform plastic surgery. In a study that examined 1,000 …

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Guidelines for the release of medical records

Web2. Requests for medical records can come directly from patients, who may be requesting records for their own use. The request should clearly be signed by the patient. 3. …

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Volunteer and charity care

WebUnder the act, a "volunteer" is a person rendering services for a charitable organization who does not receive compensation in excess of reimbursement for expenses incurred. This …

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Medical record regulations in Texas

WebTexas law gives a deadline of 15 business days to provide medical records upon receipt of a request and any agreed upon fees. This same deadline also applies if the physician feels …

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Treating minors in Texas: Answers to your questions TMLT

WebA minor is a person under age 18 who has never been married and never been declared an adult by a court. As a rule, minors are considered incompetent …

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Medical record FAQs TMLT Resource Hub

WebMedical record FAQs. by Wayne Wenske, Senior Marketing Strategist, Tanya Babitch, Assistant Vice President of Risk Management, Robin Desrocher, Director, Risk …

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Remote patient monitoring — Risk management considerations

WebRemote patient monitoring (RPM) allows a patient to use a mobile medical device to perform routine tests and send test results to a physician in real-time without visiting the office. …

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Advance directives — questions from physicians

WebA “Directive to Physicians” or an “Advance directive” is a legal document designed to help patients communicate their wishes about medical treatment if they become unable to …

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Communicating with millennial patients

WebHere are some communication tips to consider when treating millennial patients. 1,2,3. Relate. Be authentic, friendly, and open-minded. Talk to them as a peer and avoid …

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Terminating patient relationships: How to dismiss without …

WebAdvise the patient to designate the new physician, sign the form, and send it to your office. Indicate in the letter that the record will be copied and forwarded to the …

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Physician impairment: A proactive approach

WebPhysicians can self-report impairments by sending a written report directly to the TMB or by filling out the online complaint form at the TMB web site. Physicians also have the option …

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Informed refusal: When patients decline treatment

WebAsk permission to involve the patient's family — as opposed to assuming the permission would be denied — when dealing with a patient who declines treatment. If the …

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Clearing up the confusion: Charging your patients for medical

WebPaper format: The provider may charge no more than $25 for the first twenty pages and $.50 per page for every copy thereafter. For example, if a record is 25 pages, the provider …

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