OVERVIEW

Case Closed Volume 6 (2nd Edition) is organized by Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT) and will be held from Jul 01, 2018 - Jul 01, 2021.

Target Audience:
This 4-hour activity is intended for physicians of all specialties who are interested in practical ways to reduce the potential for malpractice liability.

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

Course Description:
The closed claim studies found in this publication are based on actual malpractice claims from Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT). They illustrate how actions by physicians led to allegations of medical liability and how risk management techniques may have either prevented the outcome or increased the physician’s defensibility. The ultimate goal in publishing this book is to help physicians practice safe medicine.

Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
• recognize practical strategies to avoid litigation and enhance defensibility in the event of a lawsuit;
• discuss issues associated with allegations of improper performance;
• identify the types and causes of communication errors;
• explain how good documentation techniques can help prevent malpractice claims;
• list allegations prevalent in lawsuits involving failure to follow up; and
• describe strategies to reduce diagnostic errors.