Consider communicating with your patients online
Develop guidelines, patient-selection criteria, and methods to protectpatient privacyIn 2002 and beyond, we can expect to change the way we communicate withpatients. A few decades ago, a patient who was sent for blood tests or x-rayswas contacted if the tests were abnormal and asked to call the office in10 to 14 days to review the results with the doctor. This technique wastime consuming, and phone tag was an expensive game for both the pa-tientand the physician.
Malpractice Consult: How likely are you to face a medical malpractice lawsuit?
July 23rd 2024"Although there is a good chance that you will face allegations of medical negligence at some point in your career, it is unlikely that you will ever be found liable by a jury," writes Victoria L. Neikam, Esq.
UK study of AI-based software for prostate cancer detection expands
July 22nd 2024"We will be looking not only at how well this software performs in a busy clinical setting and whether diagnostic accuracy and efficiency improves, but also assessing the experience of clinicians and patients, and looking at the impact on workflow," says Clare Verrill, BM, FRCPath, MMedEd.
