News & Knowledge Policy: Medical Records of Minor Adoptees Curi Risk Solutions is pleased to provide you with downloadable policy templates and procedure-specific consent forms in Microsoft Word format for easy customization. However, we should remind you that we cannot guarantee that using these policies/forms will prevent a claim against you or your practice. 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 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 June 5, 2024August 13, 2024Clinical Care | Hospitals/Health Systems | Medical Records | Patient Management | Risk Management Risk Management Guide: Documentation The medical record provides a detailed history, recorded in real-time, of the patient or condition, care decisions, treatment/care provided, and responses to care. Additionally, medical record… Read more June 5, 2024August 13, 2024Hospitals/Health Systems | Medical Records | Practice Management | Risk Management Risk Management Guide: Medical Record Destruction and Disposal The life cycle of a medical record does not end until information has been destroyed. According to the American Health Information Association (AHIMA), destruction is a… Read more June 5, 2024August 13, 2024Hospitals/Health Systems | Medical Records | Patient Management | Practice Management | Risk Management Risk Management Guide: Medical Record Release of Protected Health Information Healthcare professionals have a legal and ethical duty to protect the privacy and security of their patients’ protected health information (PHI). The release of patient information… Read more