Overview / Abstract: |
This course teaches important aspects of the EMTALA that can affect all practitioners. This course is a must for ED physicians and those who take ED calls. Outcome Objectives: As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be better able to: - Recognize EMTALA laws and their effect on the practice of emergency medicine so physician decisions are in compliance with EMTALA laws. |
Expiration |
Jan 04, 2023 |
Discipline(s) |
Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME |
Format |
Online |
Cost |
$100 |
Credits / Hours |
4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM |
Accreditation |
ACCME |
Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
David Lickerman, MD is Medical Director of the Emergency Department at St. Joseph's Hospital West in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. He is also a System Medical Officer (SMO) of the Schumacher Group. He was formerly Associate Director of Emergency Medical Services at Christian Hospitals NE-NW in St. Louis, Missouri. His residency training was in Internal Medicine at St. Luke's Hospital-Washington University in St. Louis. His board certifications include Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Quality Improvement. He has written and lectured nationally on the subjects of risk management, medical quality improvement, and physician-patient communication. Most recently he co-authored a chapter entitled “Emergency Department Risk Management: Promoting quality and safety in a chaotic environment” in the fifth edition of Risk Management Handbook for Health Care Organizations published by the American Society of Healthcare Risk Managers in 2006. Other software programs written by Dr. Lickerman, and published by MeduLogic, include "Clinical Communication and Risk Management Strategies for Emergency Medicine", "Risk Management & the Art of Primary Care", and "The Many Faces of Family Violence." Additional information about these programs is available at www.medulogic.com. Disclosure: Dr. Lickerman states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest. |
Activity Specialities / Related Topics |
Acute Care, Emergency Medicine, Law / Legal |
Keywords / Search Terms |
Virtual Lecture Hall Ethics, Professional Responsibility, Risk Management, State Mandated CME |