Activity ID
10509Expires
August 21, 2026Format Type
EnduringCME Credit
0.5Fee
$75CME Provider: Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company (LAMMICO)
Description of CME Course
In the US, “Mega” (> $10M) and “Nuclear” (> $100M) closed obstetric claims increased 84% in the last decade; obstetric care is a significant factor. Medications used for cervical ripening or labor induction can cause adverse outcomes when used inappropriately or incorrectly. Oxytocin is the most frequently used drug during labor and birth and the most common drug involved in obstetric litigation. Uterine rupture, fetal hypoxic-ischemic injury, cerebral palsy, and maternal or fetal death are possible consequences. If these complications occur during labor augmentation or induction, exposure to obstetric malpractice allegations may increase. Recognizing and overcoming barriers in the clinical arena may help decrease the chance of medication misuse during this procedure. Module one outlines the malpractice risks surrounding the misuse of oxytocin by examining several verdicts, settlements, and one case study. Learners gain an understanding of how patient care has long-term effects on maternal-fetal outcomes and consider adopting strategies that may decrease risk exposure.
ABMS Member Board Approvals by Type
ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity
Family Medicine
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
1) Analyze several obstetric malpractice jury verdicts, settlements, and a case study and compare it to current best practices for labor induction.
2) Adopt best practice recommendations regarding labor augmentation and induction into clinical practice.
Keywords
Labor Induction, cervical ripening, oxytocin
Competencies
Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-based Learning & Improvement, Professionalism, Systems-based Practice
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Practice Setting
Academic Medicine, Inpatient, Rural, Urban, VA/Military
