Online Loss Prevention Seminars

Get Informed About Informed Consent

Learning Objectives:
Participation in this seminar will better enable participants to:
  • Conduct sufficient informed consent discussions with patients;
  • Obtain appropriate informed consent from patients; and
  • Properly document informed consent in the medical record.

Course Description:
Obtaining proper informed consent assists physicians in preventing frivolous claims based on communication errors, misunderstandings, and unrealistic expectations of risk-free outcomes. This seminar will provide physicians what they need to know about this vital risk management topic.

Estimated Time of Completion: 30 minutes
Cost: Free to all who are insured by ProAssurance

Continuing Medical Education Credit: ProAssurance Indemnity is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

ProAssurance Indemnity designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Premium Credit:
Except in Wisconsin, completion of this program may qualify you for a 0.5% premium credit. Please check with your ProAssurance agent, sales representative, or underwriter to confirm your eligibility at policy renewal. While not eligible for premium credit, Wisconsin physicians completing this program will receive 0.5 hours of CME credit.

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