Dan Bucsko: The role of communication in preventing medical malpractice

Dan Bucsko, a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, has rendered almost 30 years of military service in the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserves and in the U.S. Air Force and Reserves. He also has over a decade of experience in the insurance industry, specializing in patient safety and risk management.

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A government agency that provides development and humanitarian assistance all over the world, USAID released a document that discusses the importance of effective interpersonal communication (IPC) between the healthcare provider and patient. It stated that IPC is the key to improving client satisfaction, compliance, and health outcomes.


Good communication is one way to avoid medical malpractice. Medical malpractice, and being sued for it, is something that every health institution dreads.

Dan Bucsko assists organizations, businesses, and patients in dealing with insurance policies related to patient safety. He is board certified as a fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and is also as a Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE).

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According to this online article, “malpractice is a concern for all providers. A lawsuit costs money and time and can result in increased insurance premiums.” Apart from the negative effects that it has on the institution itself, malpractice can put the lives of the patients - who only want to improve their wellbeing and get treatment - to great peril.


According to experts, one way to avoid malpractice is by establishing transparent and efficient communication not just between physicians and patients, but among the staff, suppliers, organizations, business entities, and families or relatives of the patient.

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The communication should begin at the patient’s first visit to the physician, followed by the formulation of the treatment plan, with its attendant risks, limitations, and expectations. Documentation is also an important part of this communication process, as well as proper discussion of necessary information (especially for severe medical cases) to the families or relatives of the patient.


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