As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the communities, healthcare providers are on the front lines of this pandemic, providing medical care, insight, and comfort at a time when it is desperately needed. During this unprecedented time, patient care has been limited or postponed for a future time uncertain. Now, as practices are resuming care, questions about patient safety and fears of surging malpractice litigation cast a shadow as patients reenter the medical office. This program discusses the new standard of care when treating patients after COVID-19, informed consent, and what types of medical legal claims can be expected post-COVID-19.
