Clinical Presentations for Advanced Practice Clinicians: Failure to Diagnose Myocardial Infarctions - Activity ID 3256

Course Instructions

Wednesday, June 1, 2022, 12:00 AM - Sunday, June 1, 2025, 12:00 AM


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50 hours), Contact Hours (ANCC) (0.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.50 hours)

In reviewing closed malpractice claims, The Doctors Company identified missed or delayed diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI) in the ambulatory internal medicine and primary care setting as a reoccurring problem. This course highlights the importance of recognizing the varying clinical presentations of MI and contributing factors associated with failure to diagnose and treat. Assumptions, lack of a thorough history and physical, communication failures, and failure to recognizing atypical signs and symptoms are highlighted in this case study.

Learning Outcome Statement: Learners will demonstrate increased knowledge regarding cognitive biases that contribute to errors in the diagnostic process by scoring 80% or higher on a post test.

To obtain credit and a certificate of completion, learners must score 80% or higher on a post-test and complete a program evaluation.

Learning Objectives apply to all professions.

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the clinical challenges that contribute to missed or delayed diagnosis of MI in the primary care setting by correctly answering questions.
2. Understand EKG findings consistent with acute coronary syndrome.
3. Implement appropriate strategies to overcome cognitive bias in the diagnostic process.
4. Correctly identify atypical signs and symptoms of MI experienced by women.
5. Correctly identify underlying reasons for communication failures that contribute to misdiagnosis.

The Doctors Company is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. The Doctors Company designates this activity for a maximum of 0.5 nursing contact hours. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Doctors Company is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical educational activities for physicians. The Doctors Company designates this activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclaimer
The information and guidelines contained in this activity are generalized and may not apply to all practice situations. We recommend that legal advice be obtained from a qualified attorney for specific application to your practice. The information is intended for educational purposes and should be used as a reference guide only.

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