This online module will help physicians recognize warning signs and know the right steps to help prevent suicide in their physician colleagues, patients, and other members of the care team. Disclaimers 1. This activity is hosted on the AMA Ed…
Clostridioides difficile is the top cause of healthcare acquired infections in the US. There are new developments in the fight against this epidemic: new practice guidelines, new antibiotics, and new tools. Regional multidisciplinary collaboratives and antibiotic stewardship strategies have had…
According to the 2015 Institute of Medicine Report, there is substantial evidence that 1 in every 10 diagnoses is wrong. To improve the quality of healthcare and patient safety, physicians should know the causes of diagnostic errors (cognitive, system-related, overconfidence)…
Hospital medicine is the fastest growing medical specialty in the US. Hospitalists manage high-acuity inpatients with serious conditions while under pressure to improve quality and reduce lengths of stay. This monograph will describe the strategic position hospitalists occupy in improving…
The consequences of the use and abuse of controlled dangerous substances (CDS) are in the news on a daily basis. Intense attention is being focused on the prescribing of controlled substances for pain and other conditions. In addition to the…
Pathologists are generally less likely to be sued than other physician-specialists. However, despite the low frequency of medical malpractice lawsuits brought against pathologists, pathology remains a high-risk specialty in terms of severity—the costs of claims. The average indemnity paid in…
After an adverse event, patients look to their physician for empathy and an understanding of what happened. Physicians may defer this difficult conversation for fear of exposing themselves to a lawsuit. Indeed, legal advice in the past often supported a…
Many pathologists are finding that establishing a presence on one or more social media sites can enhance their professional experiences. This monograph presents benefits and risks of pathologists’ social media use and recommends strategies to reduce the risks.
While concerns about the opioid epidemic are paramount, many other controlled substances are being misused and abused. Medication reconciliation and the dangers of polypharmacy, especially among the elderly are emphasized. The second part of the presentation focuses specifically on the…
In 2014, clinicians, patients, caregivers, health system leaders, payers, and funders from across the country came together to identify the key problems facing older adults with multiple chronic conditions. Their charge was to propose feasible and effective strategies for improving…
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