Risk Management Resources

Use the following links to learn more about medical liability issues and communication resources.

Articles

Current UMIA Claim Review and Discussion
Management of Endotracheal Tubes in the Emergency Room

Oncologists and Medical Malpractice
An article published in July 2006 in the Journal of Oncology Practice (Vol. 2, Issue 4) by Pat Legant, M.D., PhD, a member of the UMIA Board of Directors.

Websites

Institute for Healthcare Communication
This organization presents several great programs for improving your communication skills and helping physicians who are struggling with professional relationships.

Health Care Literacy
Health literacy is a very important, under appreciated issue with respect to medical liability. This web site addresses many of the important issues and is well worth your time.

Medical Liability Claims
AMA website summarizes important court decisions relating to medical liability
issues.