Posted on April 2nd, 2018 by Thom Duncan
Exogenous oxytocin (Pitocin) may be the most commonly used drug in obstetrics but it is not benign. Its use in clinical practice is riddled with myths, unsubstantiated by science, that perpetuate poor practice habits. Misuse, overuse, and sometimes abuse in…
Posted on April 2nd, 2018 by Thom Duncan
Medical error is the third leading cause of death in the US and technology failure is to blame 44% of the time. Perinatal clinicians are frequently unaware of the equipment limitations they use routinely. Non-invasive blood pressure machines, pulse oximeters,…
Posted on April 2nd, 2018 by Thom Duncan
The obstetric malpractice claim of “a delay in treatment of fetal distress” remains the number one factor In over 20% of claims from multiple PIAA resources. The key to avoiding delaying treatment to a fetus in distress is to recognize…
Posted on April 2nd, 2018 by Thom Duncan
Receiving notice of a medical malpractice claim often comes as a shock to physicians. It ushers them into an adversarial and hostile legal environment. The stress can impair the physician’s health, family relationships, and ability to meet the professional obligations…
Posted on April 2nd, 2018 by Thom Duncan
The Medical Professionalism Project is an innovative course that explores the complex expectations, challenges, and responsibilities of being a healthcare professional. While often we like to divide people and their choices into “good” and “bad,” the truth is that in…
Posted on January 12th, 2018 by Thom Duncan
Physician leaders looking to command a room and influence others through presentations can enroll in Present Like a Pro. The course explores presentation secrets and audience engagement techniques. Physician leaders will study the art of audience-focused presentation, whether it be…
Posted on January 12th, 2018 by Thom Duncan
Physician leaders looking for consistent change management strategies can enroll in Practical Principles of Change Management. The curriculum consists of real case studies that demonstrate change creation. Physician leaders will closely examine those case studies and use actionable findings to…
Posted on December 13th, 2017 by Thom Duncan
Register for Foundations of Financial Accounting, and explore the language of accounting. The course offers insights on how to record business activities and interpret financial statements. Physician leaders who enroll can gain an understanding as to why financial accounting is…
Posted on December 13th, 2017 by Thom Duncan
Practice high value care by reviewing ACP’s online collection of clinical cases, answering the associated knowledge checks, and reading through the critiques. ACP’s five module program offers highly practical guidance and curated resources to help you incorporate effective HVC principles…
Posted on December 13th, 2017 by Thom Duncan
This comprehensive review is designed to update your clinical knowledge base and advance your ability to contribute to the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of individual patients as well as to help you pass your Pathology AP and/or CP MOC exam(s)….