Risk Management Education Program - Online Registration
Register for CASE IN POINT III - FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE - VIRGINIA
Overview:
Case in Point III examines closed medical malpractice claims that have diagnostic error as their core allegation. The selected cases illustrate an all-too-common theme presented in a variety of clinical situations where a Physician’s failure to diagnose a patient properly led to a lawsuit.
Participants who successfully complete Case in Point III will receive the same 5% premium discount that they would receive for attending a live activity.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be better able to:
- Identify what constitutes an allegation of failure to diagnose in a malpractice lawsuit
- Recognize the role of the medical record in preventing diagnostic errors
- increase Physician-patient communication and participation in their own health care
- Implement changes in practice to minimize delay in diagnosis or failure to diagnose
Release/Review Date:
This educational activity was reviewed on February 1, 2024. It was released on February 1, 2016 and expires on February 1, 2027. Please note that once you have completed the program, it will not be made available to you again during the release period of three years.
How Case in Point Works:
Participants will receive a copy of the Case in Point book by mail. To satisfy the requirements of the course, participants must read the book and complete a short post-test at the conclusion. Participants will also be asked to complete an evaluation form. The finished post-test and evaluation form should be sent back to MEDICAL MUTUAL in the postage paid envelope included with the book.
Accreditation Statement:
MEDICAL MUTUAL Liability Insurance Society of Maryland, which is affiliated with the Professionals Advocate Insurance Company, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement:
MEDICAL MUTUAL Liability Insurance Society of Maryland designates this enduring material for a maximum of two (2) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
HSCIP325V - CASE IN POINT III - FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE - VIRGINIA
Now until December 15, 2025
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