The Medical Staff Coordinator has again called upon your expertise in the area of healthcare law. You have been asked to provide a written discussion on professional liability and medical malpractice. You are asked to provide the information outlined below and use research (at least two sources) to substantiate your discussion.
Part 1
Define liability and malpractice.
Summarize the three areas of general liability for which a physician/employer is responsible.
Part 2
Discuss medical malpractice prevention and summarize the 4 C’s:
Caring
Communication
Competence
Charting
Discuss the role and purpose of risk management