GRDXEXEM2402 - CME/CMLE - Promoting Diagnostic Excellence by Improving the Communication of Urgent and Unexpected Diagnoses in Anatomic Pathology

Course Description

Promoting Diagnostic Excellence by Improving the Communication of Urgent and Unexpected Diagnoses in Anatomic Pathology

Activity Overview

The course is designed to discuss the current practices, gaps, and best practices for communication of urgent and significant/unexpected diagnoses in anatomic pathology.

The goals of the course are to:

Improve communication between pathologists and treating physicians to reduce delayed notifications, missed diagnoses, and related diagnostic errors.

Promote the role of pathologists and laboratory professionals in advancing diagnostic excellence along the diagnosis-to-treatment trajectory.

Faculty/Authors

Daniel Mettman, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology
University of Kansas Medical Center

Dr. Sachin Gupta PhD, MBA, MLS(ASCPi)MBi, LSSBB, CPHQ
Scientific Director, Center for Quality and Patient Safety (CQPS)
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Physician's Competency: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement

CME/CMLE Credit: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour
Format: Online educational activity

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of pathologists and laboratory professionals.

Accreditation Statement 

The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. 

Credit Designation Statement 

The ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 CMLE credit. This activity meets CMP and state re-licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.

For questions regarding CME credit, please contact ASCP Customer Service at 1-800-267-2727, during normal business hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time 

Method of Participation 

To complete the activity and receive credit, the participant must have participated in the course. CME certificates will be provided online

Commercial Support

This activity is funded in part by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation through a grant program administered by the Council of Medical Specialty Societies.

Instructions

To claim CME/CMLE credit for the exercise, do the following:

Review the Technical Considerations.
Click Go to Content and click the first module of the course.
Complete the Demographic Survey.
Complete the Pre-Test.
Review the Educational Activity.
Complete and submit the Post Exam. You will have a maximum of three attempts to obtain the required score. You will be notified if you have met the credit requirements after each attempt.
Submit the course Evaluation.
Enter the maximum number of credits offered and click Claim CME/CMLE to register credit.

Faculty Disclosure

Release Dates: 10/21/2024
Review Date:
Expiration Date: 10/21/2027

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

Discuss urgent and significant unexpected diagnoses

Discuss current guidelines and practices

Discuss high-priority communication barriers.

Discuss best practices and recommendations for effective and timely communication of urgent and significant/unexpected diagnoses.

Outline elements of quality assurance

Summary

Availability:

On-Demand

Credit Offered:

1 CME/CMLE Credit