CME Credit - Lowering Physician Extender Liability: Effective Loss Prevention

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The article,  “Lowering Physician Extender Liability: Effective Loss Presention” authored by Cliff Rapp, LHRM, has been approved for 2.0, Category 1 credit hours. It meets the requirement for Medical Errors CME.

Faculty/Credentials Cliff Rapp, LHRM, is a licensed health care risk manager and Vice President of Risk Management with First Professionals Insurance Company (FPIC), a leading medical professional liability insurer. FPIC is Florida’s Physicians Insurance Company^SM and the endorsed carrier for professional liability insurance.

Objectives for CME Journal Article

1. Describe the commonly used theories of liability by which physicians are held accountable for the negligence of others
2. Define the specific types of physician extenders and appropriate practice protocols
3. Identify loss prevention measures to reduce the frequency and severity of malpractice claims attributed to the use of physician extenders

Date of Release: March 15, 2008 Date Credit Expires: March 15, 2010 Estimated time to complete: 2 hrs.

Methods of Physician Participation in the Learning Process

1. Read the Prevention of Medical Errors article
2. Complete the Post Test and Evaluation and submit to the DCMS

Hardware & Software required: Internet compatible computer with browser and Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the article in PDF format.

CME Credit Eligibility:
In order to receive full credit for this activity, a minimum passing grade of 70% must be achieved. Only one re-take opportunity will be granted if a passing score is not made on the first attempt. A certificate of credit/completion will be emailed, faxed or USPS mailed within 4-6 weeks of submission. If you have any questions, please contact the DCMS at 355-6561 or leora@dcmsonline.org.

Faculty Disclosure Information
Mr. Rapp reports that he has no significant relationships to disclose, financial or otherwise with any commercial supporter or product manufacturer associated with this activity.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
St. Vincent’s Medical Center (SVMC) requires speakers, faculty, CME Committee, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this educational activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly evaluated by SVMC for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the presentation and educational materials used as basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.
 

Joint Sponsorship Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of St. Vincent’s Medical Center and the Duval County Medical Society. The St. Vincent’s Medical Center is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The St. Vincent’s Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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DCMS Members & Subscribers Lowering Physician Extender Liability CME test

Non DCMS Members & Non-Subscribers Lowering Physician Extender Liability CME test