6111: Radiology - Focusing on the Risks

Knoxville, TN US
September 19, 2024

Course Description

This course examines some common risk issues in diagnostic radiology and strategies to reduce those risks. Many such strategies are within the control of the radiologist such as improved communication and documentation.  Implementing these strategies will not only reduce risk but improve patient safety. 

Learning Objectives
  1. Examine some of the primary areas of malpractice risk in radiology
  2. Identify practical ways to reduce the likelihood of a malpractice claim or lawsuit
  3. Describe the importance of effective communication and timely, accurate documentation

Credit Awarded

  • 10% Premium Credit for Physician Policyholders
  • CME Credit for Physicians
  • Certificate of Participation for Non-Physicians
 
Course summary
Course opens: 
01/01/2024
Course expires: 
09/19/2024
Event starts: 
09/19/2024 - 6:00pm
Event ends: 
09/19/2024 - 8:00pm
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UT Medical Center
1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920
United States

CME Information

Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Tennessee College of Medicine (UTCOM) and State Volunteer Mutual Insurance Company.  The UTCOM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation: The UTCOM designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AOA: This program is eligible for two (2) credit hours in Category 2 of the Continuing Medical Education Program of the American Osteopathic Association. Physicians will need to submit a letter of completion from the University of Tennessee directly to the AOA to receive CME credits, or AOA members may self-report the activity.

Continuing Education for Non-Physicians: Non-physicians can obtain continuing education credits for attending activities that award AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ to physicians. Check with your licensure/certification board for confirmation. A Certificate of Participation will be sent to all non-physicians.

 

          

CME Disclosures

No commercial support was received for this activity. No speakers plan to discuss off-label use. No planners or speakers have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

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