This course goes beyond sound prescribing practices, examining the personal and professional reasons why clinicians fail to prescribe properly. The curriculum covers common misconceptions about opioids, assessment of patients for misuse potential, setting prescribing-related boundaries, team-based pain management approaches, and…
The Professional Boundaries course addresses concerning or unprofessional conduct that is relationship-based. From dual relationships to inappropriate communication channels to misconduct or harassment, this course addresses both sexual and non-sexual boundary crossings. Appropriate for all healthcare professionals, this course is…
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…
TOLAC is defined as a trial of labor after one or more cesarean deliveries intended to result in a vaginal birth instead of a scheduled repeat Cesarean Section. Successful vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC) rates in TOLAC patients are reported…
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…
P.A.C.T.: Practical Approaches to Comprehensive Treatment of Pain curriculum focuses on improving clinicians’ ability to recognize, diagnose, and classify pain; educating clinicians on the full spectrum of pain management options, including non-opioid pharmacologic interventions; and providing risk reduction strategies through…
More than 60,500 active emergency physicians in the U.S. operate under time pressure within a high risk, high volume and often under resourced environment. They most often see a patient only once, usually in a situation in which the patient…
This activity examines psychiatrists’ risks of being named in a medical malpractice lawsuit and common allegations in such lawsuits. Exploring the case examples in this activity and adopting some of the affiliated risk management suggestions may help you to better…
NeuroQuestions is a learning module that prepares learners for their Neurology Assessment Program exams, written boards, and recertification for boards. A question back for neurologists provides up-to-date questions, and explanations with answers.
Through presentation and analysis of a case alleging improper treatment of a patient who presented to the emergency department with a severe headache, this activity shows the importance of good communication to appropriate treatment. It also illustrates how a lack…
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