Cervical Cancer Claims: A Review for Advanced Practice Clinicians - Activity ID 3259

Course Instructions

Thursday, June 30, 2022, 12:00 AM - Monday, June 30, 2025, 12:00 AM


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Contact Hours (ANCC) (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Cervical cancer medical negligence claims are reviewed over a 10-year period to identify the major case types in which the gynecology care provider is the responsible party. The factors that contributed to those claims as identified by plaintiff and defense provider experts are discussed through case examples with learner questions. Risk mitigation strategies are identified to guide gynecology care practitioners in further providing the safest patient care and thereby improving their risk profile.

Learning Outcome Statement: Learners will demonstrate increased knowledge regarding risk mitigation strategies related to mismanaged cervical care to diminish the risk of cervical cancer malpractice claims 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. Evaluate factors that may contribute to breakdowns in the diagnostic process of care among gynecology providers.
2. Educate fellow clinicians about key factors that contribute to cervical cancer claims against gynecology providers.
3. Utilize the closed claim examples and insights from Dr. Susan Mann to educate their peers and team to improve potential failure points related to the diagnostic process of care.

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 1.0 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 1.0 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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