Legal Advisor - Boundary Violations and Frequent Issues
Boundary violations are defined as the borders and limits of appropriate behavior between health care provider and patient. The most publicized cases include issues of sexual misconduct or inappropriate economic (business) relationships. There are many, more subtle, areas of potential boundary violations which are less publicized and commonly known. This CME activity describes each situation and potential areas of risk which physicians may not be aware of and closing the knowledge gap. Other frequent issues commonly reported to the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine are also explored.
Learning Objectives
- Define the term "boundary violation" and the wide spectrum of issues it encompasses.
- Identify the most common "boundary violations" as reported to the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine (BORM.
- Explore potential "boundary violation" issues utilizing case scenarios.
- Cite other common issues reported to Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine (BORM).
Course Fees
MMS Member Physicians: $12
Nonmember Physicians: $22
Allied Health Professionals: $9.60
Format: Text
CME Credit: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, risk management study
