Controllable Risks and Disclosure in Medical Malpractice [EXCLUSIVELY FOR WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY PHYSICIAN GROUP]
Program Description
This course will draw on professional liability closed clam 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.
Objectives
After completing this activity, learners will be able to:
- Name the top five medical practice risks
- Recognize communication barriers for patients
- Explain strategies to properly disclose adverse events
Disclosure
No individual in a position to control or influence the content of this activity has reported relevant financial relationships with commercial interests.
Faculty:
Paul Nagle, CPCU, CLU, ARM, CPHRM – Director, Department of Patient Safety, The Doctors
Cullen McKinney, JD, Tanoury, Nauts, McKinney & Garbarino, PLLC
Sheila Heath, JD, Claims Specialist, Claims Department, 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 enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.5 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 one and 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™.
| Course ID#: | TDE 15075_0 |
| Issue Date for This Activity: | 12-11-15 |
| Expiration Date for This Activity: | 01-18-17 |
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.
Technical Requirements
This activity is best experienced using the most current browser (or one back) of Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, or Microsoft Edge. For all activities featuring audio you must have a sound card and speakers. To view graphic images and references that appear in separate "pop-up" windows, you must have JavaScript and session cookies enabled on your computer. Adobe Acrobat Reader may be required for certain activities.
Contact CME
If you have questions, contact educationsupport@thedoctors.com or call (800) 421-2368, extension 1243.