Case Closed Volume 7 by TMLT

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

4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (Internet Enduring)

1 Medical Ethics and/or Professional Responsibility

 

At the conclusion of this educational activity, the reader 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.