News & Knowledge Delaware Handbook: Physician-Patient Relationship WHEN DOES THE PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP BEGIN? Typically, the physician-patient relationship is established when the physician and patient meet in a treatment setting and the physician examines the patient, gives medical advice, and/or begins to render treatment. Treatment may occur in the physician’s office, in a clinic, in the hospital, or anywhere that a consensual relationship is initiated. It can include consults and phone or email contact with other physicians or with the patient. Some physicians mistakenly believe that the relationship does not begin until after the first face-to-face visit when the physician decides whether or not to accept the patient he or she has just examined. Physicians should assume that the relationship… 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 to see full post 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 January 12, 2024March 1, 2024Liability Insurance | Risk Management How Jurors Evaluate Testimony This webinar will discuss the juror’s perspective on the court system and civil litigation, grasp jurors’ processing of testimony and evaluation of credibility and likability, provide examples of common testimony challenges, apply tested preparation strategies to improvement in witness performance, and discuss juror perspectives on healthcare providers, medical facilities, and damages. Read more January 12, 2024March 1, 2024Physician Patient Relationship | Risk Management Disclosure Effectively Handling Adverse Events Disclosure is an important step after an adverse event, and it is important to understand the steps of a proper disclosure. This webinar will discuss the definition of an adverse event, informed consent, the initial disclosure, apologizing and empathy, and follow-up. Read more January 12, 2024March 1, 2024Physician Patient Relationship The Unthinkable Threat in the Exam Room: Provider Sexual Abuse This webinar will discuss the problems of provider sexual abuse, best practices for avoiding a “me too” movement within your facility, and how to address actual or alleged abuse. Read more