Orthopedic Surgery: Navigating the Risks - Activity 4018

Course Instructions

Monday, December 1, 2025, 8:00 AM - Thursday, November 30, 2028, 5:00 PM


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.50 hours), Contact Hours (ANCC) (1.50 hours)

Claims data from The Doctors Company involving allegations against orthopedic surgeons were analyzed to gain insight and knowledge for reducing malpractice risk. Common trends and top contributing factors are revealed. Case examples are discussed, key risk management issues are identified, and comments from physician experts are shared.

This program includes a post-test and evaluation. A score of 80% must be obtained to pass the post-test. The post-test and evaluation must be completed to receive credit and a certificate.

Learning Outcome:

Upon completing this program, 75% of participants will pass the post-test with a score of at least 80%, demonstrating increased knowledge of the subject matter.

1. Recognize the most common malpractice allegations involving orthopedic surgeons.
2. Evaluate my practice to identify known top contributing factors in orthopedic malpractice claims.
3. Apply at least one risk management insight from this program to decrease my malpractice risk.

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 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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 1.5 nursing contact hours. Learners 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. 

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. Please contact the program coordinator or our CPE Coordinator if you need special accommodation. 

The Doctors Company adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The Doctors Company adheres to ACCME, ANCC, and ADA Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All individuals in a position to control the content of a for-credit continuing education activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated.