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Case Closed: Obstetrics & Gynecology Volume 2 (2nd Edition)
Credit(s):
2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (enduring material)
1 Medical Ethics and/or Professional Responsibility
Original release date: December 19, 2018 2nd edition release date: September 1, 2022 Expiration date: September 1, 2025 The closed claim studies found in the publication are based on actual obstetrics and gynecology malpractice claims from Texas Medical Liability Trust. They illustrate how actions by physicians led to allegations of medical liability and how risk management techniques may have either prevented the outcome or increased the physician’s defensibility. The ultimate goal in publishing this activity is to help physicians practice safe medicine. Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
discuss common causes of medical liability claims in obstetrical care;
identify risk management issues in obstetrics and gynecology that can affect patient care and physician liability;
recognize strategies to improve patient care, avoid litigation, and enhance defensibility in the event of a lawsuit; and
explain how good documentation techniques, improved communication, and follow up protocols can help prevent or defend malpractice claims.
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 Statement: The Texas Medical Liability Trust is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (enduring material) The Texas Medical Liability Trust is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Texas Medical Liability Trust designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
1 Medical Ethics and/or Professional Responsibility This course has been designated by TMLT for 1 credit in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.
Tanya Babitch
Tanya Babitch is the Assistant Vice President of Risk Management at Texas Medical Liability Trust. She has more than 30 years of experience in the health care industry. Before joining TMLT in 2002, Tanya earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin, and worked at St. David’s Medical Center in health information management and continuing medical education (CME) planning.
Disclosure: Tanya Babitch has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. TMLT staff, planners, and reviewers have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Laura Hale Brockway, ELS
Laura Hale Brockway, ELS, is the Vice President of Marketing at TMLT. She also serves as editor of TMLT's publication, the Reporter. Laura has been employed in the field of medical communications for 15 years.
Disclosure: Laura Hale Brockway has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. TMLT staff, planners, and reviewers have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Robin Desrocher
Robin Desrocher BSN, RN, CPHRM, joined Texas Medical Liability Trust in 2006 and is the Director of Risk Management. She has more than 35 years’ experience in the health care industry, including clinical operations in hospital and outpatient settings, health care administration, and continuing education for physicians and other health care providers. Robin is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management and a member of the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management, American Nurses Association, South Texas Society for Healthcare Risk Management and Texas Nurses Association. She earned her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from Salem State University (Salem, Massachusetts). Disclosure: Robin Desrocherhas no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. TMLT staff, planners, and reviewers have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Kassie Toerner, MBA, CPHRM, CHPC
Kassie Toerner joined TMLT in November 2012 and is the Manager of Risk Management. Currently her responsibilities include managing the risk management practice review team, providing risk management and HIPAA guidance, and serving as a contributor and speaker for TMLT webinars.
Prior to joining TMLT, Kassie served as a marketing operations and physician relations and recruitment specialist. Her duties included practice development and cultivating physician-hospital relationships. She was also responsible for developing, implementing, and managing medical service-line referral programs for an 11-county region. Kassie also developed and implemented a community outreach program that provided a wide range of preventative health care services.
Kassie is a member of the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management and is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management. Additionally, she is a member of the Health Care Compliance Association and is certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance.
Disclosure: Kassie Toerner has no relevant relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. TMLT staff, planners, and reviewers have no relevant relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
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