Diagnostic Errors: Lessons Learned

Diagnostic Errors: Lessons Learned is organized by MedPro Group.

Release Date: August 1, 2019
Expiration Date: February 28, 2022

Accreditation:
MedPro Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MedPro Group designates this continuing dental education activity as meeting the criteria for up to 1.0 hour of continuing education credit. Doctors should claim only those hours actually spent in the activity.

Course Description:
The prevalence of diagnostic errors often goes unrecognized, despite the fact that these errors often are preventable and more likely to harm patients than other types of errors. This program covers trends in diagnosis-related malpractice allegations and examines the risk factors that contribute to diagnostic errors. A variety of risk strategies designed to reduce diagnostic errors are presented along with best practices related to patient assessment, documentation, and follow-up.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:
• Discuss claims data and trends related to diagnostic errors
• Identify and analyze contributing factors/root causes of diagnostic errors that affect patient safety
• Identify processes and systems that reduce and prevent diagnostic errors
• Identify at least one risk-reduction strategy that they can implement in their practices

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