Case Closed: Hospital Medicine

Review patient presentation, physician action, allegations and risk management considerations for hospital medicine. The ultimate goal in publishing this activity is to help physicians practice safe medicine.

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Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• recognize strategies to improve patient care, avoid litigation and enhance defensibility in the event of a lawsuit;
• explain how good documentation techniques can help prevent malpractice claims;
• identify ways in which poor communication can jeopardize patient care; and
• discuss common causes of medical liability claims in hospital care.

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

The Texas Medical Liability Trust designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM and 1 credit in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.