Release Date: November 10, 2024
Expiration Date: November 10, 2027
In the heart of rural America, where winding roads meet rolling hills, today’s physicians face a unique set of challenges not seen by their urban counterparts. Identifying areas of potential risk is crucial for physicians practicing in rural settings in order to continue delivering high quality health care to their patients. TMLT policyholders who complete this program may earn a 3% discount that will be applied to their next eligible policy period.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:- identify the primary risk factors that affect rural providers and patients;
- recognize the challenges these providers face and outline solutions;
- list available frameworks to initiate these solutions; and
- provide practical advice, risk management strategies, and resources to help rural physicians and their patients.
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.
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.
Test:
To receive CME credit, physicians should complete the test questions that follow the activity. A passing score of 70% or better earns the physician 2 CME credits.
Ethics Credit Statement:
This course has been designated by TMLT for 1 credit in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.
Disclosure:
Jennifer Nelson, author of this educational activity, is an independent contractor for Single Care and McKesson. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for Jennifer Nelson have been mitigated. TMLT staff, planners, and reviewers have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Disclaimer:
The information and opinions in the online CME courses should not be used or referred to as primary legal sources nor construed as establishing medical standards of care for the purposes of litigation, including expert testimony. The standard of care is dependent upon the particular facts and circumstances of each individual case and no generalization can be made that would apply to all cases. The information presented should be used as a resource, selected and adapted with the advice of your attorney. It is distributed with the understanding that neither Texas Medical Liability Trust nor its affiliates are engaged in rendering legal services.
Target Audience:
This 2-hour activity is intended for physicians of all specialties who are interested in improving patient care in rural settings.
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