Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2014 Oct 21. [Epub ahead of print]
Medicolegal pitfalls of cataract surgery.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Washington, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW:
To provide a general overview of medicolegal issues that may arise before, during, and after cataract surgery RECENT FINDINGS: The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General has designated ophthalmology as an auditing target, an unusual step to take for an entire specialty. Ongoing False Claims Act litigation may provide greater clarity on billing Medicare for a premium intraocular lens patient's return to the operating room and charging for an intervening exam when performing cataract surgery on both eyes.
SUMMARY:
Ophthalmologists should continue to follow basic principles that help decrease medicolegal risk. These include a thorough informed consent discussion before surgery and accurate and contemporaneous documentation. When complications arise, surgeons should handle them in accordance with best practices and refer patients appropriately. Problems can arise from inattentive postoperative care, so ophthalmologists should train staff members on handling of patient calls. Implementing safety protocols for intraocular lens implantation and asking for legal advice when considering certain types of financial arrangements are also prudent. Cataract surgeons also should follow guidelines for billing noncovered services carefully.
Hi there, Thanks a lot for that review on the Medicolegal Services Pitfalls on Cataract surgery that you explained here. It's very curious issue for every medical services providers.
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