Risk Solutions

NORCAL Mutual Continuing Medical Education Courses

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CME Courses for 2012

Enduring material course books (all AAFP-accredited for Prescribed credit) are available online or in hardcopy form. To receive the latter, call risk management at 800-652-1051 ext. 224.

Clinical Courses

  • Failure to Diagnose Breast Cancer (2 credits)
  • Diabetes Mellitus (2 credits)
  • Preventing Birth Injuries (2 credits)
  • Failure to Diagnose Malignant Melanoma (2 credits)
  • High Alert Conditions (3 credits)
  • Stroke: A Risk Management Analysis (3 credits)

Administrative Courses

  • Communication & Follow-up (4 credits)
  • Consent Issues in Patient Care (2 credits)
  • Litigation Stress (3 credits)
  • Medical Records and Documentation (4 credits)

Claims Rx Publication

The monthly Claims Rx publication uses closed claims and the latest research to present strategies for managing risks related to current and emerging issues in healthcare, both clinical and administrative. The publication is available to policyholders online via MyNORCAL, a password-protected website. Issues are also printed and mailed to policyholders.


Claims Rx Topics for 2012

  • January — Managing Chronic Pain
  • February — Acute Myocardial Infarction
  • March — History, Exam and Work-up
  • April, May, June — Medication Errors, Parts 1, 2 and 3
  • July — Special Edition: Orthopedics
  • August — Special Edition: Emergency Medicine
  • September — Scope of Practice
  • October — Outpatient Facilities
  • November — Unlicensed Assistive Personnel
  • December — Special Edition: Obstetrics
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