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Delaware Handbook: Scope of Practice

I HAVE BEEN ASKED TO PRACTICE IN AN AREA THAT I FEEL IS OUTSIDE MY AREA OF EXPERTISE. WHAT IS CURI’S POSITION ON THIS ISSUE?

When physicians practice outside of their specialty in areas where they may have little training and limited experience, there is an increased risk for an adverse medical outcome. It is important to remember that a physician who chooses to practice in another area of medical specialty will be held to the same level and standard of care as a physician trained within the specialty. In such cases, State Boards of Medicine make take disciplinary action.
At Curi, we have seen many claims and suits arise from incidents involving physicians who were viewed as practicing outside of their specialty. Examples include an…

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.

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