Journal club 23/02/2021
| Starting on : | 08:00 AM 22 February, 2021 |
Venue: | THE KAREN HOSPITAL |
| Ending on : | 09:00 AM 09 March, 2021 |
Max Credits: | 3.00 |
| Moderator: | No Activity Moderator |
Activity Cost: | Free Order |
Presenters
1. Dr. Nelson Mpekethu
Medical Officer
The Karen Hospital
Description
Risk of Medical Malpractice - Medical malpractice occurs when a hospital, doctor or other health care professional, through a negligent act or omission, causes an injury to a patient. The negligence might be the result of errors in diagnosis, treatment, aftercare or health management.
Objectives
Identify the most common defense challenges in malpractice claims.
Describe strategies to increase defensibility in the event of a claim.
Develop best practices to avoid scope of practice and vicarious liability claims.
Develop risk reduction tools.
