A Guide to the Secrets of Never-Sued Physicians

A Guide to the Secrets of Never-Sued Physicians is organized by Virtual Lecture Hall (VLH).

Current CME Approval Period: September 8, 2019 - September 7, 2022

Original Release Date: January 12, 2007

Most Recent Review by Author: September 8, 2019

Most Recent Review by CME Sponsor: September 8, 2019

Description: This course teaches techniques that enable you to avoid the most unpleasant aspect of medical practice: a malpractice suit.

Outcome Objectives:
As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be better able to:
• Describe the differences between people who become patients and those who choose not to seek medical care.
• Identify the events that turn patients into plaintiffs.
• Refrain from using specific physician behaviors that precipitate lawsuits.
• List the behaviors of never-sued physicians and incorporate them into daily practice.
• Apply the principles of patient-centered interviewing.
• Recognize potentially litigious patients and put into practice methods for dealing with them.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.