CME Activities

Earn Free CME on Cultural Competency

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:56:00 GMT

Learn about culturally competent patient care through this free CME from the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health. Earn up to 9.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Avoiding Common CME Errors Can Make Audits Go More Smoothly

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:46:35 GMT

The Pennsylvania Medical Society has put together a list of the top five errors the State Board of Medicine picks up during its audits of physicians' continuing medical education (CME) credits.

Consult

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:12:04 GMT

Consult is a risk management newsletter written by PMSLIC and available to Pennsylvania Medical Society members.

Consult Summer 2008 (Vol. 22 No. 3)

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:32:26 GMT

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: An Uncommon Condition Becomes More Common in Claims

Consult Spring 2008 (Vol. 22 No. 2)

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:31:24 GMT

Missed Breast Cancers: A Continuing Claims Issue

Consult Winter 2008 (Vol. 22 No. 1)

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:46:57 GMT

Narcotics Issues: Avoiding Regulatory Trouble

Consult Fall 2007 (Vol. 21, No. 4)

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:37:55 GMT

Diagnosing and Managing Chronic Kidney Disease: An Emerging Risk Issue

Consult Summer 2007 (Vol. 21, No. 3)

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:33:06 GMT

Risk Management and Retail-Based Health Clinics

Consult Spring 2007 (Vol. 21, No. 2)

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:26:29 GMT

Overview of Issues Relating to C. Difficile

Consult Winter 2007 (Vol. 21, No. 1)

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:21:10 GMT

Pain Management in Elderly Patients

Consult Fall 2006 (Vol. 20, No. 4)

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:13:54 GMT

Liability Risks Relating to Necrotizing Fasciitis

Consult Summer 2006 (Vol. 20, No. 3)

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:05:50 GMT

Tips on Treating Minor Patients

Consult Spring 2006 (Vol. 20, No. 2)

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:58:58 GMT

Helping Patients Become Better Communicators

Consult Winter 2006 (Vol. 20, No. 1)

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:51:09 GMT

Avoiding Record Alteration

Converge

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:26:46 GMT

This series from the Pennsylvania Medical Society is based on a fictional group practice, Riverside Gastroenterology, a busy, profitable, two-physician practice.

Converge Vol. 1, No. 2

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:32:59 GMT

The Riverside staff works on effective communication as the practice seeks a new PA or CRNP. 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Converge Vol. 1, No. 1

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:59:22 GMT

The Riverside staff works on conflict resolution, which is vital if a medical practice is to thrive and provide the best possible patient care. 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.

Counter Details

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:46:41 GMT

Monographs from the Pennsylvania Medical Society providing the latest evidence-based treatment guidelines, authored by clinical opinion leaders in the respective specialty.

Counter Details: Cardiovascular Comorbidities of Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes Mellitus, July 2008

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:29:26 GMT

Cardiovascular disease is the single most important comorbidity associated with metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Counter Details: Pediatric Obesity Management, July 2008

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:16:03 GMT

Almost one-third of pediatric patients are obese and at risk for current and future chronic illnesses.

Counter Details: Managing the Diabetic Patient in Today's Environment, July 2008

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:57:09 GMT

About 9 percent of Pennsylvania adults have been diagnosed with diabetes.

Counter Details: Osteoporosis Prevention, Treatment, and Guidelines, June 2008

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:44:16 GMT

Because of today's increasing life spans, physicians must be knowledgeable in medical problems associated with aging, such as osteopenia and osteoporosis.

Counter Details: Alcohol Use Disorders in the Primary Care Setting, May 2008

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:08:08 GMT

Doctors often fail to identify and treat problem alcohol use.

Counter Details: Colorectal Cancer, April 2007

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:35:58 GMT

Colorectal cancer is the third leading cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death.

Counter Details: Antiretroviral Therapy in Women, May 2006

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:29:40 GMT

Women represent an increasing proportion of those living with HIV/AIDS in the US.

Counter Details: Effective Opiate Addiction Treatment, December 2006

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:13:30 GMT

How can physicians work with patients to end drug dependence and addiction?

Domestic Violence: Screen to End Abuse

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:21:26 GMT

Many physicians are uncomfortable asking their patients about domestic violence. The articles and streaming video can help clinicians deal with this sensitive topic.

Domestic Violence: A Guide to Screening and Intervention (PDF)

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:29:29 GMT

As part of routine care, providers should screen all patients for abuse.

Integrating Routine Inquiry about Domestic Violence into Daily Practice (PDF)

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:46:25 GMT

Learn how to address domestic violence in the health care setting.

intouch

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:25:03 GMT

This newsletter from the Pennsylvania Medical Society focuses on improving patient-physician interactions.

intouch (Vol. 6, No. 2)

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:28:14 GMT

Improving Care for the Culturally Diverse Patient

intouch (Vol. 6, No. 1)

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:30:29 GMT

Patient Communication to Prevent Adverse Drug Events

intouch (Vol. 5, No. 4)

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:03:17 GMT

Communicating with the Underage Patient

intouch (Vol. 5, No. 3)

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:37:35 GMT

Communicating with the Non-Compliant Patient

intouch (Vol. 5, No. 2)

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:27:44 GMT

Technology and Its Impact on the Physician-Patient Relationship

intouch (Vol. 5, No. 1)

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:19:16 GMT

Communication at the End of Life

intouch (Vol. 4, No. 4)

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:15:21 GMT

The "Senior Boom"

intouch (Vol. 4, No. 3)

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:10:52 GMT

Obesity

intouch (Vol. 4, No. 2)

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:05:11 GMT

Treating the Addicted Patient

intouch (Vol. 4, No. 1)

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:58:06 GMT

Treating Patients in a Culturally Diverse Nation

Online CME by Specialty or Organization

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:57:47 GMT

The Pennsylvania Medical Society has assembled a list of reputable websites that offer online continuing medical education (CME) activities, many of them free.

Academic Centers

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:30:31 GMT

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Addiction Medicine

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:14:54 GMT

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Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:59:59 GMT

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Cardiology

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:22:04 GMT

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Emergency Medicine

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:46:55 GMT

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Epidemiology

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:50:48 GMT

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Family Practice

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:26:29 GMT

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General and Commercial

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:50:10 GMT

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Health Care Quality

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:38:54 GMT

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Internal Medicine

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:36:09 GMT

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Journals

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:22:31 GMT

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Neurological Surgery/Neurology

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:39:42 GMT

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Obstetrics/Gynecology

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:15:14 GMT

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Oncology

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:17:36 GMT

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Ophthalmology

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:21:45 GMT

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Orthopaedic Surgery

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:30:23 GMT

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Otolaryngology

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:36:21 GMT

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Patient Safety

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:41:52 GMT

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Pediatrics

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:42:24 GMT

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Preventive Medicine

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:01:37 GMT

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Psychiatry

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:07:41 GMT

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Radiology

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:12:47 GMT

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Risk Management

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:37:29 GMT

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Surgery

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:26:42 GMT

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Studies in Patient Safety

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:28:56 GMT

Based on real cases reported to the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority

Studies in Patient SafetySpring 2008 (Vol. 5 No. 1)

Fri, 30 May 2008 15:48:49 GMT

Diagnostic Ionizing Radiation and Pregnancy; Timely Treatment of Stroke Symptoms; Retention of Foreign Objects during Interventional Radiology Procedures

Studies in Patient SafetyWinter 2007 (Vol. 4 No. 4)

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:00:52 GMT

Wrong-Site Surgery; MRSA Infections; Complications from Interscalene Blocks

Studies in Patient SafetyFall 2007 (Vol. 4, No. 3)

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:07:14 GMT

Mix-up of Morphine and Hydromorphone; Obstructive Sleep Apnea; IV Infiltration

Studies in Patient SafetySummer 2007 (Vol. 4, No. 2)

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:54:34 GMT

Wrong-Site Surgery; Propofol Infusion Syndrome; Fentanyl Transdermal System

Studies in Patient SafetySpring 2007 (Vol. 4, No. 1)

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 15:02:13 GMT

Airway Fires during Surgery; Using Promethazine; Contrast-induced Nephropathy

Studies in Patient SafetyWinter 2006 (Vol. 3, No. 4)

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:24:56 GMT

Bone Cement Implementation; Feeding Tube Placement; Heparin Therapy

Studies in Patient SafetyFall 2006 (Vol. 3, No. 3)

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:37:47 GMT

Aspiration of Oral Contrast Solution with Bowel Obstruction; Causes of Errors; Epinephrine

Studies in Patient SafetySummer 2006 (Vol. 3, No. 2)

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:32:07 GMT

Telephone or Verbal Orders; Hydrofluoric Acid Exposure; Demerol

Studies in Patient SafetySpring 2006 (Vol. 3, No. 1)

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:41:15 GMT

Propofol Administration; Electrosurgery; Hold Orders

Physicians Can Earn CME Through Video on Episodes of Care

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:50:26 GMT

Physicians can learn how health insurers use episode of treatment groupers (ETG) to rate physicians on cost of care measures through a free video from the Physician Advocacy Institute (PAI) called "Understanding Episodes of Care."

Physicians Encouraged to Pursue Forensic CME

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:22:47 GMT

The Pennsylvania Medical Society encourages physicians to acquire forensic CME and has developed a list of providers offering forensic CME.

Online CME on Childhood Obesity

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:50:15 GMT

With proper diagnosis and effective intervention, clinicians can play a significant role in improving the health of the next generation. This online program is offered free by Discovery Health.

Online CME on Adult Obesity

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:46:03 GMT

Learn the proper diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of overweight patients based on the latest scientific recommendations. This online program is offered free by Discovery Health.