Activity ID
10636Expires
December 31, 2024Format Type
EnduringCME Credit
0.25Fee
$30CME Provider: American Medical Association
Description of CME Course
Physician incompetence, unethical behavior, and disruptive behavior each pose a legitimate threat to patients and undermine the public’s confidence in the profession. Learn how to identify and address these issues and proper reporting principles in this Code of Medical Ethics module, part of the Physician Wellness and Professional Misconduct series.
Disclaimers
1. This activity is accredited by the American Medical Association.
2. This activity is free to AMA members.
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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
1. Discuss different kinds of unprofessional physician conduct including incompetence, disruptive behavior, and unethical behavior
2. Explain the negative impact that these types of unprofessional conduct may have on patients
3. Describe what to keep in mind while intervening or reporting an instance of unprofessional conduct
Keywords
Occupational Health, Ethics
Competencies
Medical Knowledge, Professionalism
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
DOI
10.1001/ama.2019.0466
