Activity

Activity ID

9356

Expires

April 4, 2025

Format Type

Enduring

CME Credit

0.25

Fee

$40

CME Provider: Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company (LAMMICO)

Description of CME Course

Historically, surgeons have poorly understood the reasons for adverse surgical events and malpractice claims, believing them to be either unavoidable or due to deficient skill or knowledge. This five-part series will refute those assumptions, using evidence from surgery claims data, peer reviewed studies and an illustrative case study. With better insight into what errors can and can’t be prevented, lessons may be drawn and strategies identified for improving surgical outcomes. Causes of surgical error are grouped into 4 categories: technical skill, professional behavior, cognition, and systems of care. This activity brings many of the aspects of surgical error together in a case study.

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Educational Objectives

Implement at least one risk mitigation strategy to improve patient outcomes.

Keywords

Surgical malpractice, surgical errors, case study

Competencies

Medical Knowledge, Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Systems-based Practice

CME Credit Type

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

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