Resources

Memorandums

• Outside Requests for FTCA Coverage Verification and Claims History (IHS memo, 2023)
• IHS memo to Area Directors and Chief Medical Officers, 2004
• IHS memo to health care providers, 2004
• Authority to use personal service contracts and how the FTCA would cover their services (HHS memo, 1997)
• FTCA coverage for health services performed in community settings (IHS memo, 2008) Clarification of the extent of FTCA coverage (two memos)
• FTCA document requests to be completed within 45 days (IHS memo, 2010)

Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Coverage for Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs)

Informed Consent

A doctor has the common law duty to get the knowledgeable, or informed, consent of a patient or legal representative before a procedure. Different states have different informed consent standards. Learn more in Section IV of the Risk Management Manual.

Standard of Care

• National Practitioner Data Bank Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
  The National Practitioner Data Bank contains a practitioner’s licensure, professional society memberships, medical malpractice payment history, and record of clinical privileges.