Activity

Activity ID

1820

Expires

November 10, 2024

Format Type

Internet

CME Credit

1

Fee

$0-$50

CME Provider: Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company (LAMMICO)

Description of CME Course

Four out of five prescriptions for psychotropic medications in the US are prescribed by primary care providers. Psychotropic medications have a relatively high rate of adverse side effects, and are an increasing source of claims for medical malpractice. Clinical practice guidelines can assist PCPs to define their policies on whether and when to screen for depression, what medications and conditions they will manage, when they will refer to a psychiatrist, and how to economically document advising the patient of the risks and benefits. This monograph will provide an overview of prescribing patterns and how to reduce the risk of adverse events and claims.

Diplomate Engagement

This activity contains a pre/posttest evaluation, and a survey administered three to four months post-activity that asks what change have been made to practice.

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Educational Objectives

To provide access to a clinical practical guideline that an assist in establishing a policy for private practice regarding the prescription of psychotropic medications.
To describe and defend a policy on depression screening appropriate for practice.
To provide instructions on how to write a brief note in the medical record monitoring conversations with patients about initiating treatment with a psychotropic medication that will withstand hostile review by a plaintiff attorney.
To enunciate policies on what psychiatric conditions will be managed in private practice and what conditions will be referred to a psychiatrist.

Keywords

Psychiatry, Medication, Primary Care, Psychotropic Medications, Prescribing, Monitoring, Clinical Practice Guidelines, Informed Consent, SOAP Note, Medical Knowledge

Competencies

Medical Knowledge, Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Practice-based Learning & Improvement

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

Patient Safety/Medical Errors, Evidence Based Practice, Cognition, Human Learning & Problem Solving

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