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Risk Management Rounds
Pathology
Overview
Most malpractice prevention courses are geared toward clinicians whose major liability risks ultimately arise from communication lapses during face-to-face patient encounters. While this focus is certainly appropriate for primary care physicians, it doesn’t address the needs of pathologists and other consulting specialists who rarely even meet their patients. This course focuses on patient safety issues for pathologists.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, a physician should be able to:
1. Identify the major medical misadventures and associated issues that most commonly underlie medical malpractice suits against pathologists.
2. Discuss how better communication with the referring doctor can reduce medical errors, improve patient care, and reduce lawsuits.
3. Understand how the courts define a physician’s duty in a variety of situations common to the practice of pathology.
4. Discuss how to avoid communication errors with referring doctors.
5. Understand how medical record documentation and maintenance affects patient care and medical liability.
6. Discuss the legal duties and risks of testifying as an expert witness.
Target Audience
This course is designed for pathologists who want a solid overview of risk management techniques and patient safety issues unique to the practice of pathology.
Methodology
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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