Controllable Risks in Medical Malpractice

Program Description

 This course will draw on professional liability closed claim data and results from office site survey assessments to illustrate the top common liability risks in the office practice: communications, documentation, follow up, medication management, and privacy/confidentiality. The program will examine how systems failures arise and what physicians can do to prevent simple errors and oversights from developing into major injuries.

Providers will be able to identify risks associated with system failures related to communication, and documentation. The course will reveal how follow up can be better managed to sustain patient safety.

Objectives

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

• Name the top five medical practice risks.
• Recognize three communication barriers for patients.
• Identify two strategies to decrease risks that may lead to malpractice lawsuits.

Disclosure

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

Faculty

Shelley Rizzo, MSN, RN, CLNC, CPHRM, Patient Safety Risk Manager II, The Doctors Company

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 activity for a maximum of one (1) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only those credit(s) commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclaimer

The information and guidelines contained in this 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.

Contact CME

If you have questions, contact educationsupport@thedoctors.com or call (800) 421-2368, extension 1243.