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Online CME Activities


The Online CME Classroom provides opportunities for MAG Mutual insured physicians to earn CME credits through completion of online education. Programs include clinical topics as well as general patient safety and risk management topics that are relevant for any specialty.

* CME credit for this test can only be given to current MAG Mutual policyholders

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Clinical Topics This course addresses acute myocardial infarction from two perspectives. One, diagnosis and treatment of all patients in general; and two, the unique challenges associated with women patients in particular (1.0 Credit) This program provides an overview of the risks associated with each type of bariatric surgery, along with risk management recommendations. (0.5 Credit) New Content The failure to diagnose or a delay in the diagnosis of colorectal cancer continues to be one of the most common conditions associated with medical malpractice claims. In this CME activity, we will examine some of the factors that give rise to these claims and address some risk management strategies to enhance patient safety, thereby reducing the likelihood of a patient’s loss of a chance of survival from one of the leading causes of death from cancer in the United States today. (1.0 Credit) This program reviews how to properly diagnose infantile meningitis, and offers ways to overcome some common pitfalls that lead to bad outcomes. (1.0 Credit) Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. This program highlights the insightful findings of a recent large closed claim study. (1.0 Credit) New Content Shoulder Dystocia (SD) is an obstetrical complication that occurs in approximately 1 in 100 vaginal deliveries. Shoulder Dystocia that affects the brachial plexus may potentially cause lifelong injuries with disability to the newborn. This course will provide a summary of SD claims, a review of Shoulder Dystocia, risk factors and clinical actions to help prevent newborn injury and minimize obstetrical risk. (1.0 Credit)     Patient Safety Failure to implement Universal Protocol that confirms right patient, right procedure, right site in the ambulatory surgery center can create serious and avoidable events. It is the physician’s responsibility to verify that all measures are carried out following Universal Protocol. (0.5 Credit) This newsletter article-based CME discusses prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTEs). It includes prophylactic algorithms for both surgical and medical hospitalized patients. (0.5 Credit)   Performance Improvement Earn up to 20 CME Credits MAG Mutual recognizes that participation in performance improvement activities within your practices can help to reduce your risk and enhance patient outcomes. We are pleased to provide you with an opportunity to earn up to twenty (20) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits for completing a three stage performance improvement project on “Diagnostic Test and Patient Referral Tracking.” We choose this topic because of its significance and prevalence as an issue in medical malpractice claims.   Risk Management This activity will examine some of the emerging concerns from the public as well as the healthcare community related to the expansion of electronic technology. It will explore strategies for improving the functionalities within the electronic health record that may enhance patient safety and improve the defensibility of medical malpractice claims. (1.0 Credit) The course provides an overview of the provisions of NICA, including criteria for compensation, notification requirements, and procedures for enacting the NICA provisions in your office. (0.5 Credit) Risk Management Frequently Asked Questions CME New Content Our Frequently Asked Questions have long been a ‘go to’ resource for quick, concise insight on everyday risk management issues. The questions cover practical, all-specialty topics, like informed and minor consent, record release and e-mail advice. (1.0 Credits) Please click for your state: Risk Management Handbooks Earn 5.0 CME Credits Our state-specific handbooks are the centerpieces of these courses. Each course includes a comprehensive discussion of risk management issues, practical responsive recommendations and easy-to-use sample forms. (5.0 Credits) Please click for your state: While some medical errors are very obvious and require immediate action such as a medication error, others are not. This CME offering provides information on the key factors that contribute to misdiagnosis and strategies to improve patient safety and reducing risks related to misdiagnosis. (1.0 Credit) New Content This course addresses the importance of using effective diagnostic tracking systems, how to evaluate your needs, and introduces examples of various tracking solutions. (1.0 Credit) New Content Risk Management 101 is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to develop and implement a risk management/patient safety program in any medical office, regardless of size or specialty. (1.0 Credits) New Content Risk Management 102 is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to develop and implement a risk management/patient safety program in any medical office, regardless of size or specialty. (1.0 Credit) New Content This program focuses on documentation guidelines that help create a defensible medical record. (0.5 Credit)

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The information presented in conjunction with these on-line CME courses is intended as general information of interest to physicians and other healthcare professionals. The information, recommendations and advice published on this site do not reflect or establish a standard of care and do not establish rules for the practice of medicine. The publication of this information is not intended as an offer to insure such conditions or exposures, or to indicate that MAG Mutual Insurance Company will underwrite such risks for the reader. Our liability is limited to the specific written terms and conditions of actual insurance policies issued.

MAG Mutual Insurance Company is happy to provide links to additional CME resources. These sites provide additional and varied Category 1 Online CME Activities to physicians. While we continue to offer MMIC-sponsored Category 1 CME activities at no charge, some programs offered by the internet sites listed under Additional CME Resources may require a small fee. We hope that these links provide you with valuable resources, and remember - we are dedicated to bringing our physicians the best and most up-to-date tools available

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