OVERVIEW

10 Things That Get Physicians Sued (4th Edition) is organized by Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT) and will be held from Sep 11, 2018 - Sep 11, 2021.

Target Audience:
This program has been developed for physicians in all specialties who are interested in practical ways to reduce the potential for malpractice liability.

Credits:
• 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (Internet Enduring)
• 1 Medical Ethics and/or Professional Responsibility

Course Description:
This 2.5-hour CME course describes 10 common errors that can increase the risk of a malpractice suit and offers risk management techniques to address these issues. Included with each error is a TMLT closed claim study that demonstrates how the error led to a lawsuit alleging medical liability.

Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
• list 10 common errors that can increase the risk of a malpractice suit;
• identify interpersonal and communication skills that can enhance physician-patient relationships;
• explain how good documentation techniques can help prevent malpractice claims;
• discuss issues associated with allegations of improper performance;
• list allegations prevalent in lawsuits involving failure to follow-up; and
• describe risk management practices that can enhance patient safety and improve defensibility.