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Labor Induction-Module 4: Mechanical Methods

In the US, “Mega” (> $10M) and “Nuclear” (> $100M) closed obstetric claims increased 84% in the last decade; obstetric care is a significant factor. Medications used for cervical ripening or labor induction can cause adverse outcomes when used inappropriately…

Labor Induction-Module 3: Cervical Ripening

In the US, “Mega” (> $10M) and “Nuclear” (> $100M) closed obstetric claims increased 84% in the last decade; obstetric care is a significant factor. Medications used for cervical ripening or labor induction can cause adverse outcomes when used inappropriately…

Labor Induction-Module 2: Indications, Contraindications, ARRIVE Trial

In the US, “Mega” (> $10M) and “Nuclear” (> $100M) closed obstetric claims increased 84% in the last decade; obstetric care is a significant factor. Medications used for cervical ripening or labor induction can cause adverse outcomes when used inappropriately…

Labor Induction-Module 1: Verdicts, Settlements, and a Case Study

In the US, “Mega” (> $10M) and “Nuclear” (> $100M) closed obstetric claims increased 84% in the last decade; obstetric care is a significant factor. Medications used for cervical ripening or labor induction can cause adverse outcomes when used inappropriately…

Emergency Medicine: Risk and Claims, Part 2

More than 60,500 active emergency physicians in the U.S. operate under time pressure within a high risk, high volume and often under resourced environment. They most often see a patient only once, usually in a situation in which the patient…

P.A.C.T.: Practical Approaches to Comprehensive Treatment of Pain

P.A.C.T.: Practical Approaches to Comprehensive Treatment of Pain curriculum focuses on improving clinicians’ ability to recognize, diagnose, and classify pain; educating clinicians on the full spectrum of pain management options, including non-opioid pharmacologic interventions; and providing risk reduction strategies through…

Emergency Medicine: Risk and Claims, Part 1

More than 60,500 active emergency physicians in the U.S. operate under time pressure within a high risk, high volume and often under resourced environment. They most often see a patient only once, usually in a situation in which the patient…

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.

End of Life, Part 2: Patient Perspective

Learn from a conversation a terminal patient and his wife how to alleviate patients’ distress and expand their comfort at the end of life.