Why You Should Care: Obstetrics and Personal Risk Management

Program Description

Addressing recurring themes in obstetrical cases with adverse outcomes should be a strategic activity for all physicians and nurses who staff obstetrics departments. In this recorded webinar, Dr. Larry Veltman addresses the questions, What changes are necessary to avoid perinatal injuries? and What forces are operating that inhibit these changes? Increased readiness for and recognition and management of complications as well as improved communications should work in concert to reduce the likelihood of difficult and tragic outcomes occurring in obstetrical practice.

Objectives

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

• Describe two common obstetrical injuries to patients.
• Name four characteristics of a high reliability perinatal unit.
• Identify three risk strategies to reduce malpractice in the OB practice.

Disclosure

No individual in a position to control or influence the content of this activity has reported relevant financial relationships with commercial interests.  

Faculty:

Larry Veltman, MD, member of The Doctors Company OB Advisory Board, is a board certified ob/gyn who practiced in Portland, Oregon, for more than 30 years. He has served on the board of the National Perinatal Information Center/Quality Analytics Services and is past chair of the Committee on Professional Liability for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). He has served on ACOG’s Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Committee.

Continuing Education Credit 

The Doctors Company is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical educational activities for physicians.

The Doctors Company designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only those credit(s) commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Doctors Company estimates half hour for completion of this course. A passing score of 80 percent or greater is required to successfully complete the activity and earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Disclaimer

The information and guidelines contained in this recorded enduring material activity are generalized and may not apply to all practice situations. The faculty recommends that legal advice be obtained from a qualified attorney for specific application to your practice. The information is intended for educational purposes and should be used as a reference guide only.

Complies with State Requirements

Connecticut, Massachusetts, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington

Technical Requirements

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