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Setting the record straight: Dispelling 10 common medical record …

WEBMYTH 8 — Physicians must keep medical records for all patients for 10 years. Truth — For adults, all records must be kept for at least seven years from the date of the last …

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Remote patient monitoring: Risk management considerations

WEBRemote patient monitoring (RPM) allows a patient to use a mobile medical device to perform routine tests and send test results to a physician in real-time without …

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Medical record FAQs TMLT Resource Hub

WEBMedical record FAQs. by Wayne Wenske, Senior Marketing Strategist, Tanya Babitch, Assistant Vice President of Risk Management, Robin Desrocher, Director, Risk …

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Guidelines for the release of medical records

WEB2. Requests for medical records can come directly from patients, who may be requesting records for their own use. The request should clearly be signed by the patient. 3. …

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Volunteer and charity care

WEBUnder the act, a "volunteer" is a person rendering services for a charitable organization who does not receive compensation in excess of reimbursement for expenses incurred. This …

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Clearing up the confusion: Charging your patients for medical

WEBPaper format: The provider may charge no more than $25 for the first twenty pages and $.50 per page for every copy thereafter. For example, if a record is 25 pages, the …

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How to psychologically evaluate patients before selection for

WEBBy Gracie Awalt. Evaluating a patient’s mental health is an essential risk management consideration for physicians who perform plastic surgery. In a study that examined 1,000 …

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Medical record regulations in Texas

WEBTexas law gives a deadline of 15 business days to provide medical records upon receipt of a request and any agreed upon fees. This same deadline also applies if the physician …

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Testing for HIV and other STIs in Texas

WEBTexas Law and Administrative Code requires health care providers to report the following sexually transmitted infections: HIV and AIDS, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, …

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Charging for copies of medical records: Rules released

WEBFlat rate of $6.50 — The OCR has determined that a flat-fee of $6.50 is a reasonable cost for the release of medical records directly to a patient/individual. If the provider does not …

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Remote patient monitoring — Risk management considerations

WEBRemote patient monitoring (RPM) allows a patient to use a mobile medical device to perform routine tests and send test results to a physician in real-time without visiting the …

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Malpractice case study: Failure to obtain informed consent TMLT

WEBThe Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code provides the basis of informed consent: “In a suit against a physician or health care provider involving a health care liability claim that …

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Communicating with millennial patients

WEBHere are some communication tips to consider when treating millennial patients. 1,2,3. Relate. Be authentic, friendly, and open-minded. Talk to them as a peer and avoid …

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Treating minors in Texas: Answers to your questions TMLT

WEBA minor is a person under age 18 who has never been married and never been declared an adult by a court. As a rule, minors are considered incompetent …

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TMB rules for physicians who retire, close, or leave a practice

WEBAccording to TMB Rules Chapter 165.5 (a) (1-3): “When a physician retires, terminates employment, or otherwise leaves a medical practice, he or she is responsible …

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Physician impairment: A proactive approach

WEBPhysicians can self-report impairments by sending a written report directly to the TMB or by filling out the online complaint form at the TMB web site. Physicians also have the option …

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Terminating patient relationships: How to dismiss without …

WEBAdvise the patient to designate the new physician, sign the form, and send it to your office. Indicate in the letter that the record will be copied and forwarded to the …

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Informed refusal: When patients decline treatment

WEBAsk permission to involve the patient's family — as opposed to assuming the permission would be denied — when dealing with a patient who declines treatment. If …

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