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Most Allied Health professionals will, at some point, experience a patient or family members who are non-compliant with treatment. There are a number of tips to keep in mind when dealing with a patient who is non-compliant…

Congratulations on graduating and entering the Allied Health profession! There are many issues you may not have learned about while in school. This risk management resource discusses: the type of employment arrangement you may have with your new position, what to consider if being presented with a contract for employment, and considerations if planning to open your own business or practice.

This is a common issue that many Allied Health professionals face.  There may be a myriad of daily occurrences that impact your ability to document.  However, timing is important.  

No matter the Allied Health profession in which you are practicing, from social work to physical therapy, documentation should be objective, not subjective.  It should not be judgmental, but should be an accurate, descriptive representation of what you observed and heard.  Keep in mind the types of documentation may vary depending upon the area of Allied Health profession in which you are practicing, but below are a few examples to illustrate objective versus subjective documentation.

The purpose of this article is to acquaint Early Career Psychologists and those who may be confused about insurance with an important issue to consider when shopping for professional liability coverage: What type of insurance should you buy?. There are two basic types of professional liability insurance policies - "occurrence" and "claims-made" coverage. Purchasing insurance is a business decision and it is important to know what type of policy best fits your business needs.