The Human Side of Medical Errors

The Human Side of Medical Errors is organized by Virtual Lecture Hall (VLH).

Current CME Approval Period: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Original Release Date: January 12, 2010
Most Recent Review by Author: January 1, 2018
Most Recent Review by CME Sponsor: January 1, 2022

Accreditation:
• 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM
• 2.00 Part II MOC points

Description:
This course teaches practicing clinicians how to respond to the emotional impact caused by an adverse outcome and how to share bad news with patients or families compassionately and effectively.

Outcome Objectives:
As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be better able to:
• Decide when it is safe and ethical to provide medical care to close friends or coworkers.
• Respond constructively to the emotional impact caused by an adverse outcome in one of your patients.
• Share bad news with patients or families compassionately and effectively.
• Participate in safe and efficient patient handoffs with other healthcare providers.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to disruptive behavior that is endangering patient safety within the health care team.

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