How Mitigating Risk Can Help You-View Presentation

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In this CME presentation, the speaker discusses the important role of risk management in the field of psychiatry. The presentation covers various topics including the types of claims commonly brought against psychiatrists, legal and risk issues when using technology and social media in practice, tools to mitigate risk, and more.<br /><br />The speaker emphasizes the importance of enterprise risk management (ERM) in healthcare to make informed risk management decisions that protect patients and minimize financial and reputational loss. They discuss the elements of negligence that must be proven in medical malpractice claims and provide examples of common claims filed against psychiatrists.<br /><br />The presentation also addresses the treatment of minors, termination of the patient-provider relationship, requests for information, and documentation. The speaker highlights the significance of proper documentation in defending against malpractice claims and licensing board complaints.<br /><br />In addition, the speaker discusses the use of technology and social media in the field of psychiatry. They provide best practices for maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy, as well as guidelines for responding to online reviews.<br /><br />Overall, this presentation aims to provide psychiatrists with the essential information and tools needed to effectively manage and mitigate risk in their practice.

Keywords

risk management

psychiatry

claims against psychiatrists

technology in practice

enterprise risk management

medical malpractice claims

documentation

defending against malpractice claims

patient confidentiality