Activity ID
1563Expires
February 9, 2025Format Type
InternetCME Credit
1.0Fee
$110CME Provider: Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company (LAMMICO)
Description of CME Course
Diagnostic error in medicine has been estimated at about 10% or more from claims data, autopsies, and retrospective studies. A growing body of literature on this topic is reviewed by the acknowledged expert Mark Graber who has studied, lectured and published extensively on the subject. Graber dissects the systems-related and cognitive sources of error and proposes a number of concrete things physicians can do to reduce diagnostic error in their practice.
Diplomate Engagement
- Pre- and Post-test results with feedback to the diplomate.
- Evaluation Survey upon completion of the course.
- Follow-up Survey (3-4 months) asking what practice changes have been made.
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ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity
Allergy and Immunology
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Family Medicine
Ophthalmology
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Psychiatry and Neurology
Radiology
Thoracic Surgery
Urology
Commercial Support?
NoNOTE: If a Member Board has not deemed this activity for MOC approval as an accredited CME activity, this activity may count toward an ABMS Member Board’s general CME requirement. Please refer directly to your Member Board’s MOC Part II Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment Program Requirements.
Educational Objectives
Define systems-based and cognitive sources of diagnostic error and explain their relationship.
Give an example of premature closure and of availability bias as sources of cognitive error in diagnosis.
Identify several actions a physician can take to reduce diagnostic error due to systems problems.
Describe how to undertake a root cause analysis of a diagnostic error.
Keywords
Diagnostic Error, Systems Error, Root Cause Analysis, System Thinking
Competencies
Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-based Learning & Improvement, Systems-based Practice
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Practice Setting
Academic Medicine, Inpatient, Outpatient, Rural, Urban, VA/Military
