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The MSV blog shares updates from physicians, MSV staff, and other partners regarding the practice of medicine in Virginia.
The information contained in this blog is for educational purposes only and does not constitute health care advice.
The MSV blog shares updates from physicians, MSV staff, and other partners regarding the practice of medicine in Virginia.
The information contained in this blog is for educational purposes only and does not constitute health care advice.
Telephone Communication for Healthcare Providers: Strategies to Mitigate Malpractice Claims
Nicole Franklin, MS, CPHRM, Patient Safety Risk Manager II, The Doctors Company The way we communicate has changed dramatically over the years. Even with the introduction of technology-based communications, such as social networking sites, telemedicine, and texting, the telephone call is still the most widely used communication tool between healthcare providers and patients. Telephone conversations […]
Physician Self-Care Is Mission-Critical Today
There’s no question COVID-19 has up-leveled physician stress and burnout — which you know all too well was already a challenge for medical professionals. Quarantines. Increased patient loads. Staff absences and shortages. Fear of exposure. Supply anxiety. New PPE protocols. Vaccinations and vaccination status concerns. Decreased practice revenue and increased costs. Patient fear. Misinformation. Telehealth visits […]
Cancer Screenings Are More Important Now Than Ever
Do you know when your patients had their last recommended cancer screenings? At its outset, the COVID-19 pandemic unfortunately resulted in the delay of many scheduled health procedures — including cancer screenings. While a recent Dana Farber Cancer Institute study reported cancer screenings rebounded sharply in late 2020 it also indicated racial disparities in the return to […]