The American Academy of Ophthalmology Basic and Clinical Science Course™ is evolving to be even more effective for today’s residents with the launch of the new online BCSC Self-Assessment Program which will help them efficiently pinpoint and fill knowledge gaps….
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…
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,…
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…
The course focuses on emerging medical techniques, information and technologies, current medicine, as well as review of best practices in the field of radiology. The program features presentations covering ten subspecialties including Musculoskeletal Imaging, Breast Imaging, Breast MRI, Gastrointestinal Radiology,…
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is difficult to diagnose, and often undertreated at LGH. In addition, scales that measure depression (ie, PHQ-9) are a not being used consistently. Derail Depression Treatment on Track is a multiplatform quality improvement program designed to:…
As specialists who are closely involved in the process of diagnosing patients’ conditions (often serious ones), radiologists have a comparatively high malpractice liability risk, and the top allegation in claims against them is that they have made an error in…
While professional society guidelines differ in their grading of the recommendation to administer intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV tPA) for treatment of ischemic stroke, there is evidence that giving tPA within established parameters can improve some patients’ outcomes. Patients with…
Diagnostic error in medicine is one of the top ten causes of death in the US and around the world. Failure to diagnosis EFM patterns accurately has long and short term implications for patients and the perinatal team. Failure to…
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)….
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