Resource Library
The Resource Library is a compendium of consent forms, risk management recommendations, sample documents, articles, and other risk management materials to promote ophthalmic patient safety and reduce liability. Contact riskmanagement@omic.com with questions.
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Jun 2, 2026
| Sample Letter/Form/Protocol
Sample letters from the Noncompliance Toolkit
Jan 20, 2025
| Recommendation
Patient noncompliance or nonadherence to treatment recommendations can result in patient safety concerns and potential liability risks for the physician and practice. This noncompliance toolkit discusses the issues and provides sample letters.
Oct 7, 2024
| Consent Form
Sep 14, 2026
| Consent Form
Sep 14, 2026
| Consent Form
Jun 4, 2025
| Recommendation
Office-based surgery is typically regulated at the state level; therefore, it is important to be familiar with the rules and regulations of your state before conducting office-based surgery.
Sep 14, 2026
| Consent Form
Feb 20, 2016
| Sample Letter/Form/Protocol
The American Academy of Ophthalmology and OMIC joined with key ophthalmic societies to develop an ophthalmic-specific surgical safety checklist.
Sep 14, 2026
| Consent Form
Dec 1, 2025
| Consent Form
Sep 14, 2026
| Consent Form
Apr 24, 2026
| Consent Form
Sep 14, 2026
| Consent Form
Sep 14, 2026
| Consent Form
Apr 22, 2026
| Consent Form
Sep 14, 2026
| Consent Form
Sep 14, 2026
| Consent Form
Sep 14, 2026
| Consent Form
Sep 14, 2026
| Consent Form
Sep 14, 2026
| Consent Form
Sep 14, 2026
| Consent Form
Apr 23, 2026
| Consent Form
Sep 14, 2026
| Consent Form
Oct 13, 2024
| Sample Letter/Form/Protocol
Educate and protect staff members from patients who behave in a disruptive or threatening manner.
May 6, 2026
| Recommendation
Surgeons have a duty to conduct preoperative assessments to evaluate whether risks are acceptable for the planned procedure and setting.
Sep 14, 2026
| Consent Form
Mar 12, 2026
| Bulletin
In malpractice litigation, incomplete or poorly constructed documentation is often cited as evidence of substandard care. Clear, detailed notes help demonstrate sound clinical judgment and adherence to standards of care. Learn best practices for documenting differential diagnoses.
Sep 14, 2026
| Consent Form
Sep 14, 2026
| Consent Form
Apr 13, 2023
| Sample Letter/Form/Protocol
OMIC recommends that all practices that work with optometrists (whether employees, independent contractors, or participants of a call group) have a written protocol. OMIC requires such a protocol as a condition of coverage if the optometrist handles after-hour calls.
Jul 24, 2026
| Recommendation
Physicians may treat their employees and should be aware there are patient safety and professional liability risks if the physician does not provide medical care in the same manner as any other patient.
Sep 14, 2026
| Consent Form
Sep 15, 2026
| Consent Form
Sep 14, 2026
| Consent Form
Aug 14, 2020
| Article
By Tokio Marine HCC Featured Article
Increased sophistication of cyber criminals, a growing base of connected devices (aka “the attack surface”), and human vulnerability all contribute to an environment rife with cyber security risk that continues to be exploited by criminal actors.
Sep 2, 2026
| Bulletin
Cornea-related medical malpractice claims can arise not only from adverse clinical outcomes, but also from missed opportunities to document clinical reasoning, recognize postoperative complications, and engage patients in informed decision-making.
Sep 15, 2026
| Sample Letter/Form/Protocol
Feb 28, 2014
| Video
In the following 7-part YouTube video series Reflections on a Professional Liability Lawsuit: A Personal Perspective, former OMIC Chairman John W Shore, MD, talks about being the target of a professional liability claim.
Sep 15, 2026
| Consent Form
Sep 15, 2026
| Consent Form
Sep 4, 2026
| Recommendation
Refractive surgery risk concerns include indications for surgery, patient selection, preoperative evaluation, off-label use, informed consent process, and immediate sequential bilateral surgery.
Jun 4, 2025
| Recommendation
Patients may request refunds or waivers of payment responsibilities for various reasons, such as dissatisfaction with treatment, complications, or financial difficulties. In response, practices might decide to issue refunds or waive payments as a strategy to mitigate risks associated with dissatisfied patients or to address patient demands.
Sep 15, 2026
| Sample Letter/Form/Protocol
Sep 15, 2026
| Consent Form
Nov 10, 2025
| Bulletin
Understand how to respond to a medical record request or a subpoena. Improper release or failure to meet a legal deadline can expose the physician to liability or professional discipline.
Sep 15, 2026
| Consent Form
Sep 15, 2026
| Consent Form
Apr 23, 2026
| Consent Form
Apr 23, 2026
| Consent Form
Jun 2, 2026
| Recommendation
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