Case Closed: Managing Opioids

Case Closed: Managing Opioids is organized by Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT).

Release Date:Dec 01, 2017
Expiration Date:Dec 01, 2020 

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

Course Description:
Since 2000, Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT) has published closed claim studies, based on actual TMLT malpractice claims, to promote opportunities for learning. These studies are provided to help physicians and other health care professionals improve patient safety and reduce potential liability risks.

Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
• recognize strategies to improve patient care, avoid litigation, and enhance defensibility in the event of a lawsuit;
• explain how good documentation techniques can help prevent malpractice claims;
• identify issues in prescribing opioids that can affect patient care and physician liability; and
• and summarize ways to limit liability and patient harm when prescribing opioids.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.