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Risk Management Essentials for Physicians
Series 3
Overview
“Risk management” is one approach to reducing the frequency and severity of malpractice suits. The practice of risk management involves identifying problem practice patterns or behaviors (those which affect the commencement or pursuit of a claim), then eliminating or controlling them to reduce the likelihood that a malpractice claim will be filed. Medical record charting, patient scheduling, writing prescriptions and communicating with patients are only a few of the common activities that may affect the likelihood or course of litigation.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, a physician should be able to:
1. Recognize key elements and leading causes of malpractice lawsuits in traditional and managed care environments.
2. Be able to cite ways of handling problem patient relationships in both traditional and managed care settings.
3. Know how to control risks in the medical office.
4. Recognize risks associated with managed care plans.
5. Know how to document patient care in the most appropriate manner.
Target Audience
This course is designed for physicians who need ten hours of risk management education for state licensure, and others who are interested in reducing their liability and improving patient safety.
Methodology
This is a self-study course consisting of text and CME test. Physicians should read the course content, answer the test questions and submit the answers for scoring. Those who complete the course with a score of 80 percent or higher will earn a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 creditsTM.
Faculty/Author
This course was developed by Rosemary Gafner, Ed.D. Dr. Gafner’s CV is available on request or online at https://www.medrisk.com/Medrisk/Faculty/CV/default.aspx.
CME Information
Medical Risk Management, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for physicians. Medical Risk Management, Inc.designates this continuing medical education activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 creditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity is valid for release May 1, 2007 and expires on April 30, 2010.
Commercial Support
This activity was developed solely by Medical Risk Management, Inc. without any outside commercial support.
 Please check with your insurance carrier for approved courses before registering. Courses not approved by your insurance carrier will not be accepted by them for any discounts they may offer.
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