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Risk Management Rounds
Pediatrics
Overview
The most common reason behind malpractice claims against pediatricians is diagnostic errors. Conditions cited include meningitis, appendicitis, congenital anomalies, and brain damage. The second most common reason is alleged improper performance of procedures including diagnostic interviews and consultations, nonoperative procedures, prescriptions, general physical examinations and injections and vaccinations. Pediatricians should know how to avoid these errors, and that’s why this course was developed.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, a physician should be able to:
1. Analyze a case scenario to determine whether it meets the criteria for malpractice.
2. Discuss four communication factors that often contribute to malpractice claims against pediatricians.
3. Name the characteristics of a defensible medical record.
4. Recognize risks associated with office and hospital practice.
5. Identify and avoid risks associated with informed consent and confidentiality in pediatric practice.
Target Audience
This course is designed for pediatricians and others that treat children who want to reduce their potential for liability and improve patient safety.
Metholodogy
This is a self-study course consisting of text and CME test. Physicians should read the course content, answer the test questions and submit the answers for scoring. Those who complete the course with a score of 80 percent or higher will earn a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 creditsTM.
Faculty/Author
This course was developed by Rosemary Gafner, Ed.D. Dr. Gafner’s CV is available on request or online at https://www.medrisk.com/Medrisk/Faculty/CV/default.aspx.
CME Information
Medical Risk Management, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for physicians. Medical Risk Management, Inc.designates this continuing medical education activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 creditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity is valid for release May 1, 2007 and expires on April 30, 2010.
Commercial Support
This activity was developed solely by Medical Risk Management, Inc. without any outside commercial support.
 Please check with your insurance carrier for approved courses before registering. Courses not approved by your insurance carrier will not be accepted by them for any discounts they may offer.
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