Physician Executives

Psychiatry Risk and Claims

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

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.

ED APPs and Physicians, Part 2: Communication and Collaboration

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…

ED APPs and Physicians, Part 1: Demographics and Diagnosis

Rising numbers of ED visits boost liability risks for advanced practice providers and physicians alike. When ED APPs are sued, the allegations cited are generally failure to diagnose or improper treatment of a patient’s condition. Insufficient communication heightens the prospect…

RadOncQuestions

RadOncQuestions is a learning module that prepares learners for their Radiation Oncology Knowledge Assessment Program exams, written boards, and recertification for boards. A question back for radiation oncologist physicians provides up-to-date questions, and explanations with answers.

Ophthoquestions

Ophthoquestions is a learning module that prepares learners for their Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program exams, written boards, and recertification for boards. A question back for ophthalmology physicians provides up-to-date questions, and explanations with answers.

Engaging Patients to Reduce Liability Risk: Part 2

Having examples of techniques that can increase patients’ participation in their healthcare decisions is helpful to practitioners who are trying to improve patient engagement. This activity presents sample dialogues that illustrate the SHARE Approach and the 3-Step Model for patient…

Engaging Patients to Reduce Liability Risk: Part 1

Engaging patients in their own care has significant benefits—it increases their adherence to healthcare recommendations, helps them deal more calmly with medical uncertainties, often improves their care outcomes, and it reduces your risk of sustaining malpractice claims. This education activity…