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• Legal and ethical issues arise in evidence-based staff development

  In evidence-based staff development, educators must gather evidence to support ethical and legal decisions.

• Ask the expert: How can I accurately predict future physician staffing needs?

  Estimating future needs of the community can be tricky, but it’s not impossible. One of the factors you need to take into consideration is your population of aging physicians.

• In the news: OIG adjusts approach to self-disclosure protocol in Open Letter

  In a March 24 Open Letter to Health Care Providers, the Office of Inspector General conveys its focus on combating kickbacks intended to induce or reward physician referrals.

• Tip of the week: Know your legal terms

  Hopefully, you’ll never have to deal with a medical malpractice or negligent peer review lawsuit, but if you do, it is imperative to learn the legal lingo so you don’t get lost. Here are some basic terms all MSPs and medical staff leaders should know.

• Ask the expert: Should allied health professionals have their own manual, policies, and procedures?

  Yes, this may be an acceptable arrangement. But first, it is important to understand that the term allied health professional (AHP) means different things to different people, and AHPs go by different names in different organizations.

• Patients don't know doctor's name

  The majority of hospital patients can not identify a single doctor assigned to their care, according to a University of Chicago study. Researchers surveyed more than 2,000 patients and asked them to identify the role of their care team members that included medical students, residents, and attending physicians.