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Medication Errors and Medical Assistant Liability

A  recent review of CAP's closed-claims data reveals that medication errors occurred in nearly half of claims where a medical assistant was directly responsible for a patient's injury.  

Amy McLain, senior risk management and patient safety specialist at the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc., reviews how can you minimize the possibility that your MA will make a medication error.

On-Demand Webinar: Key Strategies for Ensuring a Profitable Independent Practice
During this one-hour program, practice management expert Debra Phairas discusses how various business models and operational enhancements can increase revenue to help your practice remain successful in today’s competitive marketplace.