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Online CME Activities


The Online CME Classroom provides opportunities for MagMutual 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 MagMutual policyholders

Clinical Topics 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) 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) 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)   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) New Content This presentation is designed to assist the provider in dealing with difficult issues such as the noncompliance, the evaluation and treatment of pain, and failure to meet financial obligations. The presentation will discuss issues to consider when terminating the patient-physician relationship. (1.0 Credit) The activity will review the civil monetary penalties associated with unauthorized disclosure. Finally, the learning activity will increase the physician’s awareness of the safe use of social media and of the need to differentiate their personal and professional personas. (1.0 Credit) New Content In this CME activity, closed claims from MAG Mutual’s archives are analyzed to show the pitfalls in making a diagnosis, and outlining steps physicians can take to safeguard their patients and themselves. (2.0 Credit) This educational offering will provide an overview of medical liability, including the elements required to prove a medical malpractice claim. The educational activity will provide a summary of closed claims trends and indentify the most common medical misadventures and patient conditions associated with radiology. (1.0 Credit) 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) Risk Management Frequently Asked Questions CME 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: 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) 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) 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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