SlowlyButSurely Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Hi All! I have a question on how malpractice works. For background: I have been doing a working interview for the past 3 days. I was originally supposed to just shadow but I ended up seeing patients. It is a 2 NP and 1 MD internal medicine practice. The NP who I am replacing likes me so she encouraged me to see patients with her and write notes so he can see my abilities and lead to an offer. So I "saw" patients with her. She signed the notes but my name is in the notes like you would a student. We had malpractice insurance in PA school but I did not have anything to cover me during this interview. Have I made a grave mistake? She says the doctor cosigns all of the NPs notes. Another question I have: I did a working interview for 3 days. They have another working interview with someone else tomorrow. He requested I continue my working interview next week... He says he will pay me and cover my malpractice during that time.... I feel like this is way too long of an interview but am I being impatient? I am a new graduate and I currently am jobless. So I could just do the interview, take the money, and cut my losses if he goes with someone else. But then the con is, I won't have time to apply elsewhere. Can I just get your opinions on this? I feel like this is strange and I am rather frustrated at the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiovolffemtp Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Sure seems odd. After 3 days they should very much know whether they want to offer you or not. Most places make that decision based on an interview and contacting references. A couple of things to think of: 1. you don't have a supervisory agreement and you're not a student any more. I presume you're now licensed. So, you can't work without whatever supervisory agreement that state requires. 2. How will he "cover" your malpractice - you have to be specifically listed on the policy. My recommendation: ask the office to make a decision based on what they've seen of you so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChompPaChewyChomp Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Sounds pretty ridiculous to me personally. I'd head for ze hills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowlyButSurely Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 Thank you both! I am licensed. I am also concerned for the malpractice. Can the patients sue me? Even though I did not sign the chart and the NP was there the whole time? Should I be worried about this biting my behind later? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediMike Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Yes. You should be very worried about this. You are a licensed medical provider without a supervisory agreement in place or malpractice who is seeing patients regardless of whose name is on the chart. Bad idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowlyButSurely Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 That’s my biggest concern! I didn’t think it through since I was originally to shadow. Is there anything I can do for the past 3 days? I can’t believe I was so stupid. He has never had a PA before so I should have been more cautious. I obviously will not be continuing this. But is there a way I can fix what I have already done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Probably unlikely that a lawsuit would come of those few days but you have put yourself at significant risk by participating in patient care in that manner. I have not encountered this before but you might think about speaking with a malpractice insurance company about retroactive coverage of some sort. Best of luck. I have done a shadowing day during an interview process, but I don't do anything with the patients other than introduce myself as the person who is job shadowing the PA and that I am just there to observe and I specifically tell them that I will be playing no role in their care for their visit. Then I shut up and watch. I dont even so much as touch the patient, tie their loose gown strap, listen to an interesting murmur that the PA heard etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChompPaChewyChomp Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 hour ago, WetBehindTheEarsPA said: That’s my biggest concern! I didn’t think it through since I was originally to shadow. Is there anything I can do for the past 3 days? I can’t believe I was so stupid. He has never had a PA before so I should have been more cautious. I obviously will not be continuing this. But is there a way I can fix what I have already done? You shouldn't worry about it. Just move on and instead spend your time finding a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowlyButSurely Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 Thanks for your input! I really appreciate everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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