Virtual CME Program

1.00 CME/CE Credit

Medical Errors: Identifying and Avoiding Common Misdiagnoses in Clinical Practice (Part 2)

The incidence of medical errors continues to impact patient safety. This presentation will address one of the most common causes for medical errors which include misdiagnosis. A review of common etiologies of misdiagnosis related to Cardiology and Neurology patients. Providers will understand the reasons for these medical errors and learn effective preventive strategies. Additionally, they will learn techniques for adverse event disclosure.

Begin

CME/CE Information

1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Release Date: 4/29/2024

Expiration Date: 4/29/2026

Topics

Faculty

Panagiota Caralis, MD, JD, FACP

Learning Objectives

Discuss the impact of medical errors on patient safety.
Identify causes of medical errors
Review the incidence and impact of misdiagnosis and the common disorders involved.
Explore common etiologies of misdiagnosis involved in cardiology, infectious disease, and neurology care
Develop effective preventive strategies to reducing misdiagnosis errors and disclosing adverse events

State Licensure Requirements

This activity is designed to satisfy CME/CE requirements related to Medical Errors Patient Safety or Risk Management. Please check with your state licensing board for their specific requirements and print this page as documentation as might be needed.

Florida: This online activity is approved by the Florida Board of Medicine for 1 hour on Medical Errors. CE Broker Provider #50-27480, Activity #20-1081562.

This online activity is approved for 1 hour on Medical Ethics and Professional Responsibility Credit (MD/DO) in Texas

Faculty

Panagiota Caralis, MD, JD, FACP

Professor of Medicine
University of Miami School of Medicine
Integrated Ethics Officer
Miami VA Hospital
Miami, FL

Learn More

Disclosures

The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by faculty, and all have been mitigated by Pri-Med Institute.

Panagiota Caralis, MD, JD, FACP: No relevant financial relationships disclosed

Moderators and non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development, and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

CME/CE Information

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Accreditation Statement

Pri-Med Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement

Pri-Med Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Instructions for Obtaining Credit

Once you have completed the activity, please click the "next" button to advance to the post-activity assessment. To complete this activity and claim credit, you must answer 2 out of the 3 questions correctly. If you are not successful after your first attempt, you will be given an opportunity to reflect upon the answer rationales and have the opportunity to review the educational content before proceeding. Once you have selected your answers, click the "submit" button to complete the evaluation questions and proceed to the claim credit screen. For PAs, the NCCPA accepts for Category 1 CME credit activities designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.

Education Partner

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Fine Print

Computer System Requirements

The preferred browser is Google Chrome. If using a different browser, such as Safari, Firefox or Edge, make sure you are using the most up-to-date version. Your Internet settings should be set to accept cookies and JavaScript. If cookies and/or JavaScript are disabled, the site may not function properly. A high-speed Internet connection is not required; however, it is recommended for faster download times.

Disclaimer

The opinions, ideas, and recommendations expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty only and are not necessarily endorsed by, nor do they necessarily reflect, those of their affiliated institutions, Pri-Med Institute, Pri-Med Institute Advisory Boards and Consultants, DBC Pri-Med, LLC.

Clinical judgment must guide each clinician in weighing the possible risks, benefits, or contraindications of any diagnostics, interventions or treatments discussed. Clinicians should review manufacturers’ product information and consider these with the recommendations of other authorities when applying the assessment and/or clinical management strategies discussed in this activity to the care of their patients.

Statement of Independence

Pri-Med Institute educational activities are developed and conducted in accordance with the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. It is the mission of Pri-Med Institute to develop and present educational activities that are timely, fair-balanced, scientifically rigorous, and that serve to improve patient outcomes. To that end, we welcome your comments about how to better serve your needs.

Disclosure Policies and Contacting Pri-Med Institute

Pri-Med Institute Accredited Provider
Pri-Med programs are owned and operated by DBC Pri-Med, LLC, a division of Diversified Communications, Inc. Pri-Med Institute, the accredited division of Pri-Med, is accredited with commendation by the ACCME and approved as a provider of continuing education by the AANP.

Disclosures and Conflict of Interest
Pri-Med Institute requires all individuals in a position to influence educational content for Pri-Med Institute-certified CME/CE activities to disclose personal financial relationships with commercial interests or ineligible companies prior to contributing to its educational activities. Pri-Med Institute assesses disclosed relationships and follows a defined process to mitigate real or implied conflicts to ensure, to the best of its ability, that all educational content is free of commercial bias. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated Financial disclosures for everyone in control of educational content are provided before the start of each CME/CE activity.

Discussion of Off-Label Uses and Investigational Products
During the course of their presentations, the faculty may mention uses of products that have not been approved in the United States for the indication(s) being discussed. All presenters are instructed to notify participants when they are discussing unapproved uses or investigational agents. In addition, specific slides will include notation of the off-label use or investigational agent being discussed. Views presented related to unapproved uses of products are solely those of the presenter(s) and are not endorsed by Pri-Med Institute or DBC Pri-Med, LLC.

Questions? If you have questions about this activity, please email support@pri-med.com or call (877) 477-4633.