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Practical Applications of AI in the Health System

Within the Artificial Intelligence Learning Series, learners will be introduced to key concepts related to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in health care. This module on practical applications of AI in the health system will enable you to…

Ethics Talk: Whose Job Is Antimicrobial Stewardship?

This activity is comprised of five multiple-choice questions based on the content of an AMA Journal of Ethics podcast about the key roles of infectious disease pharmacists in antimicrobial stewardship. The featured guests are Drs Lynne Fehrenbacher, a professor in…

The Long Road: LTACHs and IPC Challenges

In this episode of Stories of Care, host Megan Srinivas, MD, MPH talks with James Lewis, MD, a health officer with the Snohomish County Health Department. Dr Lewis underscores the importance of communication and collaboration in infection prevention across health…

Updates in Primary Immunodeficiency 2025

Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for improving the quality of life and prognosis for those with IEI. Advances in genetic research and therapies continue to improve outcomes for many patients with these disorders. However, IEI can be challenging…

Ophthalmology Risk: Retinal Tears

Reviewing medical professional liability claims in their specialty can help ophthalmologists to improve patient safety and reduce liability risks. Although improper performance of a procedure is the top allegation for ophthalmology claims, ophthalmologists are often named in cases involving diagnostic…

Diagnostic Safety, Part 3: The Patient’s Story

Diagnostic errors are among the top allegations in US medical malpractice claims. While it’s impossible to eliminate all errors, there are some actions that can reduce the risks of diagnostic mistakes. One such action is to focus on each patient’s…

Uterine Tachysystole, Part 2: Reducing Diagnosis-to-Treatment Time

One in three pregnant patients run the risk of experiencing uterine tachysystole (UT) during labor augmentation or induction with oxytocin. Reducing UT diagnosis-to-treatment time can avert adverse patient outcomes and decrease the risk of an obstetric malpractice claim. This two-part…

Uterine Tachysystole, Part 1: Guidelines & Identification

One in three pregnant patients run the risk of experiencing uterine tachysystole (UT) during labor augmentation or induction with oxytocin. Reducing UT diagnosis-to-treatment time can avert adverse patient outcomes and decrease the risk of an obstetric malpractice claim. This two-part…

Diagnostic Safety, Part 2: Impediments to Diagnostic Reasoning

Researchers have identified more than 100 biases that can interfere with diagnostic reasoning. These biases can sway practitioners’ thinking during both intuitive and deliberative cognitive processes. This activity discusses biases and offers strategies to reduce their detrimental impacts.