Pain Management Insights: Lessons from Malpractice Cases - Activity 4082

Course Instructions

Thursday, September 4, 2025, 12:01 AM - Monday, September 4, 2028, 11:59 PM


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.50 hours), Contact Hours (ANCC) (1.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.50 hours)

Stay updated on recent pain management claims with this OnDemand educational program. Learn about recent claim trends, strategies from past cases, and practical tips to minimize risks for your practice. This program is perfect for all healthcare professionals seeking to enhance patient safety, decrease unfavorable outcomes, and reduce malpractice risks. Recognize the importance of informed consent, implement strategies and guidelines for safe prescribing controlled substances, optimize patient outcomes with a “time-out” checklist, and improve documentation using the HAMPSTER mnemonic.

80% of learners will demonstrate an increased knowledge of pain management malpractice claims, risk mitigation strategies, documentation practices, and safe prescribing practices by scoring 80% or higher on a post-test, with the goal to improve patient outcomes.

1. Recognize the significance of informed consent and utilize effective methods when obtaining patient consent.
2. Implement one or more strategies to reduce risks and improve patient safety when prescribing controlled substances.
3. Explain four necessary items to include in a “time-out” procedural checklist that can optimize a patient’s outcome.
4. Improve documentation using the HAMSTER mnemonic in documenting patient interactions and treatment plans.

The Doctors Company is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  The Doctors Company designates this activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

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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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