Medical Errors: Identifying and Avoiding Common Misdiagnoses in Clinical Practice (Part 2)

Medical Errors: Identifying and Avoiding Common Misdiagnoses in Clinical Practice (Part 2) is organized by Pri-Med.

Release Date: 4/29/2024
Expiration Date: 4/29/2026

Description:
The incidence of medical errors continues to impact patient safety. This presentation will address one of the most common causes for medical errors which include misdiagnosis. A review of common etiologies of misdiagnosis related to Cardiology and Neurology patients. Providers will understand the reasons for these medical errors and learn effective preventive strategies. Additionally, they will learn techniques for adverse event disclosure.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the impact of medical errors on patient safety.
• Identify causes of medical errors
• Review the incidence and impact of misdiagnosis and the common disorders involved.
• Explore common etiologies of misdiagnosis involved in cardiology, infectious disease, and neurology care
• Develop effective preventive strategies to reducing misdiagnosis errors and disclosing adverse events

Topics:

• Medical Ethics & Legal Issues
• Medical Ethics & Legal Issues - Medical Errors
• Medical Ethics & Legal Issues - Patient Safety
• Medical Ethics & Legal Issues - Risk Management