Activity ID
15050Expires
June 17, 2029Format Type
EnduringCME Credit
0.75Fee
$0CME Provider: Massachusetts Medical Society
Description of CME Course
Diagnostic errors are the leading cause of medical malpractice claims, often stemming from system failures that are “hidden in plain sight.” This session (recorded March 21, 2026) provides a data-driven deep dive into closed-claim analytics to expose the most common diagnostic pitfalls in the ambulatory setting, from missed test results to follow-up failures. Participants will learn to identify high-risk triggers in the office-based environment—particularly those related to cancer diagnoses—and receive clear guidance on how to strengthen your clinical systems. Participants will gain practical, actionable strategies to improve diagnostic accuracy, close communication loops, and mitigate liability while fostering a culture of safety in outpatient practice.
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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
Understand the prevalence of diagnostic error in office-based practices, diagnoses that are commonly missed, injury severity, and other key data from closed claims analysis.
Identify key vulnerabilities and risk issues — through the lens of malpractice cases — that contribute to diagnostic error in the Office-Based practice.
Discuss proactive strategies to reduce the risk of diagnostic error in the office-based practice.
Competencies
Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-based Learning & Improvement
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Practice Setting
Academic Medicine, Inpatient, Outpatient, Physician Executives, Physician Scientists, Rural, Urban, VA/Military
