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Risk Management Rounds
Physicians
Overview
Physicians and risk managers alike agree that it would be preferable to avoid litigation altogether. Although there’s no guarantee that they won’t be sued in today’s environment, physicians can take steps to minimize the risk. As in health care, prevention is preferable to treatment— and that’s why this course was developed.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, a physician should be able to:
1. Analyze a case scenario to determine whether it meets the criteria for malpractice.
2. Identify four communication factors that often contribute to malpractice cases.
3. Name the characteristics of a defensible medical record.
4. Determine whether a patient has given informed consent for a procedure.
5. Name and avoid three types of risk associated with managed care protocols.
Target Audience
This course is designed for physicians who want proven ways to improve patient safety and reduce their liability.
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 5 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 5 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.
Nursing CE Information
CorExcel is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Satisfactory completion of the test will earn the nurse 10.4 contact hours. Certificates of completion will be mailed to you by CorExcel during the first week of the month after your course completion.
 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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