Homework
Details:
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 I
A. Define liability and malpractice.
B. Summarize the three areas of general liability for which a physician/employer is responsible.
Part II
A. Discuss medical malpractice prevention and summarize the 4 C's:
a. Caring
b. Communication
c. Competence
d. Charting
B. Discuss the role and purpose of risk management
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.