Case Closed: Odd Cases Volume 2

Case Closed: Odd Cases, Volume 2 is the second collection of medical malpractice case studies that involve unexpected patient presentations, circumstances, or outcomes. Though these cases feature odd scenarios, they also include several clear and relevant risk management issues. Lone Star Alliance policyholders who complete this program may earn a 2.5% discount that will be applied to their next eligible policy period. Read more »

Case Closed: Maternal and Neonatal Health

The closed claim studies published in this course involve poor birth outcomes. These studies are provided to help you improve patient safety and reduce potential liability risks that may arise when treating pregnant patients. LSA policyholders who complete this program may earn a 2.5 percent discount that will be applied to their next eligible policy period. Read more »

Disaster Preparedness for Physician Practices

FREE for policyholders! This article will discuss the requirements for contingency plans, including how and what to communicate during a disaster and guidelines for plan testing and employee training. Read more »

Case Closed: Managing Test Results (Audio CME)

FREE for policyholders! This is a podcast (audio-only) CME activity. The presenters will summarize and discuss some real cases TMLT has defended that include issues with poor management or communication of test results. Then, they will talk about strategies and protocols to help you and your practice manage diagnostic tests and avoid these pitfalls. Please note that this CME activity does not meet LSA's discount criteria. Read more »

Avoiding Common Documentation Errors

This article will review what constitutes a poor vs. quality patient record; how to avoid common documentation errors; and risk management considerations when using electronic health records (EHRs) and scribes. Read more »

Exploring Shared Decision-Making: How to partner with patients in making treatment decision

In modern health care, the days of physicians making unliteral decisions for patients have faded into the not-so-distant past. A different approach has risen to the forefront in which physicians, in collaboration with the patients they treat, jointly consider the perspective and preferences of each physician-patient partnership. This collaborative decision-making empowers the patient to take a more active part in their health care to the benefit of both themselves and their providers. Welcome to shared decision-making. LSA policyholders who complete this program may earn a 2.5 percent discount that will be applied to their next eligible policy period. Read more »

Maternal Mortality and Morbidity

Maternal morbidity can be defined as any unexpected health problem that occurs due to pregnancy or childbirth that has a negative impact on the patient’s well-being or ability to function. The U.S. maternal mortality rate has increased in recent years, as will be discussed further in this article. LSA policyholders who complete this program may earn a 2.5 percent discount that will be applied to their next eligible policy period. Read more »

Physician Wellness: Mental Health Care is Health Care

This article will further explore the concept of mental health being tied to physical health; identify the primary causes and consequences of stress and burnout for physicians; provide a variety of resources available to help reduce stress and burnout; and offer practical instruction on such stress-reducing tactics and exercises as mindfulness, meditation, and self-compassion. Please note that this CME activity does not meet LSA's discount criteria. Read more »

Case Closed: Gastroenterology

Review patient presentation, physician action, allegations and risk management considerations for gastroenterology cases. The ultimate goal in publishing this activity is to help physicians practice safe medicine. Read more »

Categories

LSA Discount (24)

Medical Ethics (38)

CME (43)

Patient Safety (12)

Documentation (15)

Patient-Physician Relations (5)

EMR/EHR (6)

Practice Management/Practice Operations (8)

Free for Policyholders (2)

Professional Responsibility (4)

HIPAA (1)

Risk Management (43)

Informed Consent (3)

The Reporter (17)

Legal (1)

Notice

Lone Star Alliance RRG (LSA) is a risk retention group and an affiliated company of Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT). TMLT, directly and through its subsidiaries, provides LSA with all essential operational support including risk management functions. All such operational support is provided according to a management services agreement.

Through TMLT’s Risk Management department, Lone Star Alliance RRG offers online CME courses to help reduce medical liability risk.

TMLT is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide CME for physicians.

Lone Star Alliance policyholders who complete a 2 hour risk management CME activity may be eligible for a 2.5% premium discount that will be applied to their next eligible policy period. Two 2-hour courses can be taken per policy period for a maximum CME discount of 5%.

Please note: multiple 1-hour courses may not be combined for the discount.

CME discount eligible can be found by clicking on LSA Discount under the Categories section to the left.