There are some obvious reasons physicians could face a medical liability lawsuit – surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and treatment delays are some of the most common.
But other issues related to communication, documentation, and follow up, also increase your legal risk.
The video below – published by the Texas Medical Liability Trust and hosted by its Director of Risk Management Robin Desrocher – covers the top five common issues that could leave you open to a medical liability lawsuit. You can also read the comprehensive guide on this topic here.
TMLT, the only medical professional liability insurance provider created and exclusively endorsed by the Texas Medical Association, is a self-insured, not-for-profit trust that provides reliable coverage against medical liability claims and more. Call (800) 580-8558, (512)-425-5800 or visit www.tmlt.org for more information.
Last Updated On
August 08, 2024
Originally Published On
May 03, 2018