"You Never Told Me!" Why Thorough Informed Consent Is Paramount in Patient Care

"You Never Told Me!" Why Thorough Informed Consent Is Paramount in Patient Care is organized by MedPro Group.

Release Date: December 1, 2017
Expiration Date: November 30, 2020
Format: Enduring
Credit: 1.0 CME or 1.0 CDE

CE and Premium Credit Details:
MedPro Group is pleased to offer insureds an opportunity to earn continuing education hours. There is no cost for this test or the corresponding CE credit. Please make sure you have viewed the activity completely before taking this test. If you pass the test with a score of 70 percent or higher, you will be issued 1.0 CE credit and can print a copy of the CE certificate for your education files.

Program Approval:
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.

Premium Credit:
This activity offers 1.0 hour of risk education credit with full documented participation. MedPro Group insureds who successfully complete this activity might be eligible to apply earned risk education hours toward a premium credit.

Program Details:
The absence of or inadequate informed consent is an allegation often cited in malpractice or negligence claims. This program reviews the evolution of the informed consent process and the requisite elements of discussion and appropriate use of forms. Risk mitigation strategies are also presented to enhance patient communication and satisfaction for optimal informed consent.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:
• Articulate key elements of a thorough informed consent process.
• Understand the need for comprehensive documentation of the informed consent process in the patient record.
• Know the value of and difference between a consent form and an informed consent discussion.
• Understand the risks of an incomplete or absent informed consent process.
• Acquire strategies to minimize risk exposures relative to the informed consent process.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.