The objectives of the program are to:
- Summarize shoulder dystocia claims experience.
- Define shoulder dystocia.
- Discuss risk factors for shoulder dystocia.
- Review maneuvers to help avoid brachial plexus injury.
- Describe an action plan for physicians and staff during the delivery.
- Justify the appropriate documentation during antepartum and intrapartum care, and communication after delivery.
Henry Alexander Easley, III, MD, JD
Medical Advisor and Board Member
MAG Mutual Insurance Company
Melody Carter RN, JD, LHRM
Employee
MAG Mutual Insurance Company
Each course includes a test. Completed tests are electronically submitted to MAG Mutual by using the "Submit" button at the end of the test. A passing score is 80% or above. If you achieve a passing score, a certificate of completion will be mailed to the address you will give on your test. You must use either Internet Explorer (version 3.0 or higher), or Netscape Navigator (Version 3.0 or higher) to take this test online. If you wish to take a written version of this test, please contact us. You must complete the evaluation at the end of the test before credit can be awarded. Your test form will be electronically scored and the results immediately displayed on your screen.
CME faculty are required to disclose to the audience any commercial relationships that may create or may be perceived as creating a potential conflict of interest with the material being presented or discussed. This disclosure does not reflect on the quality of the activity, but allows participants to make informed judgements regarding program content. The above faculty has an affiliation/financial interest as follows:
Henry Alexander Easley, III, MD, JD, Medical Advisor and Board Member, MAG Mutual Insurance Company
Melody Carter RN, JD, LHRM, Employee, MAG Mutual Insurance Company
Date of Original Release: October 9, 2007
Termination Date: October 9, 2010
MAG Mutual Insurance Company is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to offer continuing medical education to physicians. MAG Mutual Insurance Company designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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