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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Featured Courses
Meet the MA Board of Registration in
Medicine new requirement for 2 CME credits in end of life care and 3
credits in pain management. (effective February 1, 2012)
The Unintended Consequences of DNR
www.massmed.org/cme/dnr
The Importance of Discussing
End-of-Life Care with Patients
www.massmed.org/cme/eol
Legal Advisor: Advance Directives
www.massmed.org/cme/advdir
Legal Advisor: Identifying Drug
Dependence and Preventing Abuse Read More
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Managing Risk When Prescribing Narcotic
Painkillers for Patients Read More ››
Safe & Effective Opioid
Prescribing for Chronic Pain
www.opioidprescribing.com
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MMS ARRA Advisor
Sign up for the ARRA Advisor e-newsletter for the latest information
from the MMS about the Federal Stimulus program, EMR adoption, Health
Information Exchange and other related technology subjects.
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NEJM Weekly CME Program
NEJM Weekly CME Program
Credit: This activity is approved for AMA PRA Category 1
CreditTM New exams every
week.
JWatch Online CME Program
Journal Watch Online CME Program CME
Credit: This activity is approved for AMA PRA Category 1
Credit.TM New exams added regularly.
The New England Journal of Medicine Weekly CME and Journal
Watch Online is sponsored by the Massachusetts Medical Society.
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