News & Knowledge Medical Directorship Guidance Physicians are increasingly offered medical director roles at hospitals, senior living centers, surgical centers, private medical offices, and other facilities (e.g., medical spas and weight loss centers). While medical directors bring experience and a basic skill set to the job, the breadth and scope of these positions can vary considerably. Medical directors may quickly find that the current healthcare environment demands that they stretch their skill set into areas not initially expected. BACKGROUND Originally, the role of a medical director was internally facing, clinically focused, and centered on case and disease management; however, medical director roles have evolved, and the clinical emphasis has declined. Medical directors now… Are you a Curi member? The full content of this resource is available only to Curi members. Contact us if you are a member but do not have an account yet, or to learn more about becoming a Curi member. Sign in with Curi - or - Sign in with Constellation Curi’s risk mitigation resources and guidance are offered for educational and informational purposes only. This information is not medical or legal advice, does not replace independent professional judgment, does not constitute an endorsement of any kind, should not be deemed authoritative, and does not establish a standard of care in clinical settings or in courts of law. If you need legal advice, you should consult your independent/corporate counsel. We have found that using risk mitigation efforts can reduce malpractice risk; however, we do not make any guarantees that following these risk recommendations will prevent a complaint, claim, or suit from occurring, or mitigate the outcome(s) associated with any of them. READ NEXT December 16, 2024December 16, 2024Continuing Medical Education (CME) | Risk Management *NEW* Ethics & Risk Management In this presentation Kahlia Keita, MA, JD discusses professional ethics in health care risk management. This presentation will help the learner to identify the role of ethical principles in medicine and examine the ethical dimensions of risk management issues. Read more November 21, 2024Clinical Care | Hospitals/Health Systems | Risk Management *New* Curi Risk Report: Reducing Surgical Adverse Events Malpractice claims data-informed reports for clinicians, hospitals, and senior living organizations with insights to help mitigate adverse events and malpractice claims. Read more November 21, 2024Clinical Care | Hospitals/Health Systems | Risk Management | Senior Living *New* Curi Risk Report: Reducing Resident Adverse Events Malpractice claims data-informed reports for clinicians, hospitals, and senior living organizations with insights to help mitigate adverse events and malpractice claims. Read more