Communication
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 Whether you are working within your interdisciplinary
medical team or treating a patient, communication is a recognized core
competency by the Institute of Internal Medicine, ACGME and ABMS. Skills
used in the exchange of information directly impact quality of care and
the patient/physician relationship. Our communication courses include
content such as limited English proficiency, hearing impaired patients,
health literacy and cultural competence. Learn
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Health and Wellness
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 From promoting a healthy lifestyle to recommending
strategies to better manage chronic diseases, there is a need to address
health and wellness as impacted by one's local environment and its
impact on the global health spectrum. Our courses focus in areas of
women’s health, men’s health, depression, diabetes care and
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Legal Risk Management
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The Legal Advisor Risk Management series includes select articles from
the Massachusetts Medical Law Report publication followed by
The Physician’s Corner. Additional courses are based on the
information contained in The Legal Advisor publication. Topics
focus on reducing your risk of litigation in areas such as mandated
reporting, communication, patient handoffs, emailing patients and
more. Learn
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Medical Ethics
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The medical profession has at its core a body of ethical statements
developed for the benefit of safeguarding quality patient care. Many
issues continue to face physicians as they manage the health care of
their patients, including end-of-life care. Courses are offered in areas
such as the unintended consequences of DNR, palliative care, apology and
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Patient Safety
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 Patient safety is one of the nation's most
pressing health care challenges. A 1999 report by the Institute of
Medicine estimates that as many as 44,000 to 98,000 people die in U.S.
hospitals each year as the result of lapses in patient safety. Our
courses focus on patient safety strategies, cost management and quality
improvement. Learn
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Practice Improvement
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Utilizing vetted health information systems to manage and coordinate
patient care along with focused patient education can reduce risks and
enhance the patients's experience. Course topics include information on
electronic health records and electronic prescribing. Learn
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Public Health
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 The Massachusetts Medical Society recognizes the close
interrelationship between medicine, public health and individual health.
Using content from live events and patient education strategies, courses
are offered in areas such as healthy weight, violence prevention,
preparedness, environmental health, and... Learn
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