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Infectious Disease: A Review of Closed Claim Studies and Liability Issues
2020 Reporter Q4
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Release date: November 23, 2020
Expiration date: November 23, 2023
Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT) publishes closed claim studies based on real TMLT malpractice claims. By providing true examples of closed professional liability claims, physicians and providers in all specialties can learn how to avoid errors in a variety of practice areas. These studies are produced to help physicians improve patient safety and reduce liability risks.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this educational activity, the physician should be able to:
- list allegations prevalent in lawsuits involving the treatment of infectious disease;
- describe strategies to reduce diagnostic errors;
- discuss issues associated with allegations of failure to follow-up;
- identify the types and causes of communication errors; and
- explain how good documentation techniques can help prevent 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.
The Texas Medical Liability Trust designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. 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:
The authors of this course have no commercial affiliations/interests to disclose related to this activity/talk. TMLT staff, planners, and reviewers have no commercial affiliations/interests to disclose related to this activity/talk.
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 practical ways to reduce the potential for malpractice liability.
Estimated time to complete this course:
It should take approximately 2 hours to read this article and complete the questions and evaluation form.
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2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (Enduring) 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 activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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1 Medical Ethics and/or Professional Responsibility This course has been designated by TMLT for 1 credit in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.
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