Understanding the Impact of Patient Nonadherence on Clinical Outcomes and Malpractice Claims Purpose: The increase in noncompliant and nonadherent patients is a concerning issue for health care professionals. They must evaluate patients who do not follow their recommendations for tests, lab work, follow-up appointments and referrals to specialists. Noncompliant and nonadherent patients are often associated with a variety of chronic and acute issues that need to be identified for treatment. Physicians must understand how to prepare themselves and their medical office staff to work successfully with nonadherent and noncompliant patients. Please join us to learn how you can protect yourself and your practice from the unintended consequences of patients who are noncompliant and nonadherent. Objectives: At the conclusion of this program, you will be able to: --Define patient factors related to poor clinical outcomes that result in malpractice claims --Understand how contributory negligence impacts the legal defense of malpractice claims --Implement strategies to address concerning patient behaviors and minimize clinician liability This webinar is presented in partnership with The Doctors Company.

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