CME Information
This is a program developed and sponsored by faculty of ELM Exchange, Inc. It was designed, developed and tested by ELM Exchange, Inc. ELM is responsible for the technical aspects of this program.
Program Overview
Although the delivery of health care has changed over time, the legal aspects of clinical practice continue to be expressed through fundamental principles. The law translates societal expectations for a physician's conduct by establishing a process to determine whether a physician's conduct has been reasonable under the circumstances. Even though the circumstances of physicians may vary, the legal implications of clinical practice are drawn from the basic legal principles explored in this course.
The clinicolegal case studies in this course examine the professional conduct of physicians are actual court cases. The course is problem-based focusing on the clinicolegal situations that arise in the course of the physician-patient encounter. By reviewing and analyzing medicolegal cases, physicians will become aware that certain events may indicate substandard care.
Program Objectives
Completion of these courses will improve general competencies in clinical practice:
- To become aware of societal expectation for a physician's professional conduct
- Understand when exposure to liability is present in their clinical practice
- Recognize and prevent the factors that may cause a risk to materialize
- Respond appropriately to those clinical situations
- Evaluate the clinicolegal options available and compare their consequences
ACCME Accreditation Statement
ELM Exchange, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
ELM activities have been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
Credit Designation Statement
ELM Exchange, Inc. designates each enduring material for a maximum number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Reciprocity
The American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) and The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ toward recertification requirements.
Target Audience
This program is intended for any practicing physician, nurse or allied health professional with an interest in patient safety, medical liability and risk management.
Financial Disclosure Statement
ELM Exchange, Inc. must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in its educational activities. All faculty participating in this activity are required to disclose to the audience any relevant financial interest and/or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services discussed in his/her presentation and/or the commercial contributor(s) of this activity.
This is a risk management education course that addresses the risks that arise in the clinical practice of medicine. It does not endorse specific commercial products or drugs, nor does it promote off-label drug use. ELM does not accept commercial support or sponsorship, as defined by the ACCME, for any of its continuing education activities.
Instructions for Obtaining Continuing Education Credit
Participants are expected to visit all case presentations before attempting to take the test and activity evaluation. Successful completion of a unit will lead to the online issuance of a certificate for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Please follow these steps in order to receive CME credit for taking a course unit:
- Read all of the CME accreditation information above.
- Read the complete course unit including case study presentations.
- Complete the online test and evaluation.
- Participants must receive a passing test score (70% minimum) and answer all evaluation questions to receive a certificate.
- After successfully completing the online test and evaluation, you may view and print your online certificate.
Hardware/Software Requirements
The ELM courses have been designed to operate in the most commonly used internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, etc.) and mobile device web-surfing platforms (iPhone, Droid, etc.). If you have altered your browser's configuration, you must at least ensure that it accepts "cookies" and has JavaScript enabled.
For technical assistance, contact ELM Support.
Faculty
Lynda Benak, MSN, RN (nurse planner)
Neither the faculty listed above nor the planners for these activities have any relevant financial relationships that would bias or compromise the presentation of these materials.
ELM Exchange, Inc. ensures balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in its educational activities. All faculty participating in this activity are required to disclose to the audience any relevant financial interest and/or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services discussed in his/her presentation and/or the commercial contributor(s) of this activity.
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