Activity ID
10517Expires
September 12, 2026Format Type
EnduringCME Credit
0.5Fee
$75CME Provider: Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company (LAMMICO)
Description of CME Course
Risk in the field of plastic surgery has increased as the number of procedures has risen over the past few decades. Examples of medical professional liability claims in plastic surgery are used in this activity to bring the data to life. This activity is intended as a companion piece to Plastic Surgery I (claims overview) and Plastic Surgery II (patient selection).
ABMS Member Board Approvals by Type
ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity
Plastic Surgery
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. Discuss liability risk issues specific to ambulatory and office-based plastic surgery procedures.
2. Considering the top allegations and injuries in claims of malpractice for plastic surgeons, evaluate your own practice patterns for potential risks.
Keywords
Plastic Surgery, professional liability, medical malpractice claims
Competencies
Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Systems-based Practice
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Practice Setting
Academic Medicine, Inpatient, Outpatient, Rural, Urban, VA/Military
