LifeLinks Translates to Lower Malpractice Risks

Communication with the patient is essential in the Medical Profession. It’s almost impossible to perform an accurate diagnosis, let alone provide care and after-care, unless you can speak with the client. IN recent times, the lack of communication can bring on a Malpractice suit, and often this sort of malpractice falls outside of a caregiver’s coverage, leaving the practitioner to pay for the defense judgment from his own pocket. In fact, just such a case was reported on January 12, 2008 by the American Medical Association. A New Jersey physician must now deal with a $400,000 damage award which will not be covered by his malpractice insurance.

An affordable way to lower your risk is translation service. LifeLinks(TM) is one example. They offer top notch translation service with experts in many languages, including American Sign Language. Remote video translation services are very affordable, and help protect medical care facilities (and other businesses) from litigation. Lifelinks services can also allow a physician to remaining compliant with both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Since recent court decisions seem to be finding for the plaintiff when translation services aren’t provided, it’s a smart and inexpensive move.

The new LifeLinks(TM) package retails at $99.00, and includes connectivity software to work with your existing webcam. Certified interpreters and sign language specialists await your video call. There is no minimum; you pay only for actual time used for language interpretation and sign language services.

Communication being essential to care and treatment, LifeLinks’ services seem like an outstanding way to protect yourself and your patients. Not only will you be protecting yourself from an expensive suit with translation services, but you’ll be sure you’re providing your patients wit the best possible care as well. We here at Presidio are always anxious to help you save money and lower your Professional Malpractice risks. Call us for a free consult. We look forward to being of service to you!

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