Pediatricians see patients across the age continuum from neonate to young adult and address a wide range of developmental and disease processes. As the patient matures, the pediatric goals gradually transition from counseling and seeking only parental or guardian consent…
Maternal and fetal risks and complications are increased when cesarean deliveries are performed emergently. This module covers statistics, indications, and risks related to emergency cesarean delivery. Additionally, challenges related to emergency cesarean and risk mitigation strategies are reviewed.
Maternal morbidity from cesarean and repeat cesarean deliveries is an ever increasing problem. Many cesarean deliveries may not be necessary. This activity is module 2 of a of a three-part series that covers indications and risks for non-emergent cesareans as…
Maternal morbidity from repeat cesarean deliveries is an ever-increasing problem. Many cesarean deliveries may not be necessary. This is part one of a three-part series that covers shared decision making and measures to reduce risk exposure during informed consent for…
Although the United States has one of the top healthcare systems in the world, it is apparent that the numbers of medical errors are at unacceptably high levels. A 2016 report stated that the average number of annual in-hospital deaths…
Process improvement in healthcare delivery has not been part of medical training until recently. This has been felt to be an essential skill to move forward with improving health care outcomes, reduction in errors, improvement in efficiencies and reducing costs….
This course goes beyond sound prescribing practices, examining the personal and professional reasons why clinicians fail to prescribe properly. The curriculum covers common misconceptions about opioids, assessment of patients for misuse potential, setting prescribing-related boundaries, team-based pain management approaches, and…
The Professional Boundaries course addresses concerning or unprofessional conduct that is relationship-based. From dual relationships to inappropriate communication channels to misconduct or harassment, this course addresses both sexual and non-sexual boundary crossings. Appropriate for all healthcare professionals, this course is…
Sepsis is the third leading cause of pregnancy-related death accounting for 23% of maternal deaths in the United States. To promote early recognition and rapid treatment, multiple professional organizations have provided screening and diagnostic criteria, and treatment recommendations. This series…
Sepsis is the third leading cause of pregnancy-related death accounting for 23% of maternal deaths in the United States. To promote early recognition and rapid treatment, multiple professional organizations have provided screening and diagnostic criteria, and treatment recommendations. This series…
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