Review patient presentation, physician action, allegations and risk management considerations for general surgery cases. The ultimate goal in publishing this activity is to help physicians practice safe medicine.
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Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- recognize strategies to improve patient care, avoid litigation and enhance defensibility in the event of a lawsuit;
- explain how good documentation techniques can help prevent malpractice claims;
- identify ways in which a good process to obtain and document informed consent can affect physician liability; and
- discuss common causes of medical liability claims in surgical care.
CME Discount
TMLT policyholders who complete this program may earn a 3% discount that will be applied to their next eligible policy period.
CME Credit
The Texas Medical Liability Trust designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM and 1 credit in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.
Release date: September 1, 2022
Expiration date: September 1, 2025
Expiration date: September 1, 2025
