Activity ID
1566Expires
January 9, 2026Format Type
InternetCME Credit
1Fee
$0-$50CME Provider: Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company (LAMMICO)
Description of CME Course
An adverse surgical event led to a professional liability claim against the primary care physician, the referring ophthalmologist, the retinal specialist, the anesthesiologist, the surgery center, and the surgery center nurse. Using an event chronology, this monograph traces the errors and contributing factors as they unfolded, illustrating the pitfalls, and presenting risk reduction strategies for the ophthalmologist.
Diplomate Engagement
Pre-and Post-test results are provided to diplomate and an evaluation survey is issued upon completion of the course. A follow-up post-activity survey is also issued 3-4 months after completion that asks what practice changes have been made.
ABMS Member Board Approvals by Type
ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity
Anesthesiology
Family Medicine
Ophthalmology
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
Explain why the typical claim of malpractice can be described as the perfect storm.
Describe the liability of the surgeon or attending in the event of "team errors", systems factors, and failures of communication in the event of adverse events and professional liability.
Identify several risk reduction strategies for the ophthalmologist.
Keywords
Retinal Complications, Ophthalmology Risk, Ophthalmologist Communications, Ophthalmology Risk Management
Competencies
Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Medical Knowledge, Systems-based Practice
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Practice Setting
Academic Medicine, Outpatient, Rural, Urban, VA/Military
National Quality Strategies and/or Quadruple Aim Care Processes
Communication Skills, Patient Safety/Medical Errors, Quality Improvement, Cognition, Human Learning & Problem Solving
