TDE 231297.0 COVID-19: Malpractice Claim Allegations and Protections (The Doctor's Advocate CME)

Course Instructions

Date & Location
Monday, January 1, 2024, 12:00 AM - Friday, June 5, 2026, 11:00 PM

Target Audience
Professions - Physician

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

Overview

Malpractice claims related to the pandemic’s early days are now reaching courts. What types of claims will we see related to COVID-19? And will the qualified immunities enacted to protect healthcare professionals withstand challenges? Learn more by reading two articles, "Malpractice Lawsuits and COVID-19: Top Allegations and Protections for Healthcare Professionals" and "The Pandemic’s Impact on Malpractice Claims" and answering the five CME questions.

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


Objectives
After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

  1. Research the status of my state's immunity protections from civil liability for care rendered during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
  2. Research the status of any changes to licensing or credentialing requirements in my state, particularly as they relate to telehealth.
  3. Follow up with my patients who may have missed scheduled screenings, procedures, appointments, or referrals during the pandemic.

Accreditation
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.

Additional Information

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.

State Requirements for Continuing Education
Please see your state licensing organization for continuing education requirements for your profession and specialty.

Accessibility
The Doctors Company is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods, and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008. If you have needs that require special accommodation, please contact the program coordinator or our CPE Coordinator.



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