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A Medical Malpractice Trial Where The Residents And Faculty Are The Judge And The Jury, Kelly A. Rabah
A Medical Malpractice Trial Where The Residents And Faculty Are The Judge And The Jury, Kelly A. Rabah
Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Publications
At the conclusion of this session, the learner should be able to:
• Name 3- 5 of the most common reasons for a medical malpractice claim
• Describe and compare negligence, types of error, and recklessness
• Explain 3-5 steps that should be taken to minimize risk for a malpractice suit
• Discuss the emotional toll that litigation causes and the personal and professional risks that may result
Residency And Fellow Participation In Root Cause And Intensive Analysis 2015-16, Kelly A. Rabah
Residency And Fellow Participation In Root Cause And Intensive Analysis 2015-16, Kelly A. Rabah
Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Publications
The purpose of this document is to familiarize you with two processes that help with quality improvement known as a root cause analysis and an intensive analysis. Further, to explain your role in the process and the importance of your active participation.
Objectives:
• To understand the difference between a root cause and intensive analysis and be able to articulate when each would be appropriate.
• To learn about the importance of patient safety and quality through participation in these processes.
• To gain appreciation and insight into the importance of your role in examining medical and system errors as …
Transitions Of Care, Kelly A. Rabah
Transitions Of Care, Kelly A. Rabah
Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Publications
Objectives:
• Define and Describe the various points of transition of care
• Define and Describe the potential risks for TOC
• Articulate the value of interdisciplinary team planning
• Demonstrate an effective patient hand-off via role play.
Infant Loss & Bereavement: A Journey For Families And Health Care Professionals, Kelly A. Rabah
Infant Loss & Bereavement: A Journey For Families And Health Care Professionals, Kelly A. Rabah
Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Publications
Loss…
• Perinatal loss includes infertility during the preconception period, fetal death during pregnancy and infant death in the first year of life.
• Losing a wished-for child is startling and unexpected.
• Responses to this loss range from disappointment to life-changing anguish.
Common Living Situations With Older Patients: Balancing Support With Independence, Kelly A. Rabah
Common Living Situations With Older Patients: Balancing Support With Independence, Kelly A. Rabah
Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Publications
Objectives:
1. Understand and discuss common challenges with aging patients that impact safety, independence and quality of life.
2. Describe how to assess for safety in living environment as well as what resources are available to support patient/family.
3. Know how to identify caregiver challenges, stress, and risk.
4. Understand the importance of addressing and documenting concerns and challenges, while being supportive and offering resources to promote QOL and Independence.
Medical Professionalism And Enculturation Of The Millennial Physician: Meeting Of The Minds, Steven R. Lindheim, Parvaneh K. Nouri, Kelly A. Rabah, Jerome L. Yaklic
Medical Professionalism And Enculturation Of The Millennial Physician: Meeting Of The Minds, Steven R. Lindheim, Parvaneh K. Nouri, Kelly A. Rabah, Jerome L. Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Publications
The conceptualization of medicine as a profession that was held to ethical and practical standards was first formalized through the writings of 18th century British physician-ethicists Gregory and Percival. This was in response to the lack of standardization in both training and practice that existed within medicine at the time. Percival’s Medical Ethics subsequently served as reference for the first Code of Medical Ethics issued by the American Medical Association (AMA) in 1847. Today, it is universally accepted that an important aspect of becoming a physician is the learning and implementing of high standards of medical professionalism into practice. …
Creating An Exceptional Patient Experience, Kelly A. Rabah, Nada Elmagbari
Creating An Exceptional Patient Experience, Kelly A. Rabah, Nada Elmagbari
Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Publications
The patient's experience affects:
- Reimbursement
- Market Share
- Readmission
- Compliance
- Liability and M&M
Discussing Serious Illness, Kelly A. Rabah
Discussing Serious Illness, Kelly A. Rabah
Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Publications
Objectives:
• Physicians will be able to describe and discuss the 5 times communication about serious illness is most likely to occur.
• Physicians will be able to list the criteria required to optimize delivery and outcomes of a patient/family meeting
• Physicians will participate in a clinical role play family meeting where difficult news is shared and explained in an OSCE Format. Feedback by Peers and Preceptor will be given.
• Physicians will be able to discuss proper documentation of pt./family communication, pt. decline, and supervision provided as well as the importance of continuous communication between the resident and …
Code Status Discussions, Kelly A. Rabah
Code Status Discussions, Kelly A. Rabah
Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Publications
The 2 most Important Take-aways:
• Have the conversation early
• Fully disclose risks, benefits and alternatives
Quality Improvement Models, 2015: Wpafb, Kelly A. Rabah
Quality Improvement Models, 2015: Wpafb, Kelly A. Rabah
Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Publications
Quality Improvement is a formal approach to the analysis of performance and systematic efforts to improve it. There are numerous models used. We will look at some commonly used models in health care.
Quality Improvement Models, 2015, Kelly A. Rabah
Quality Improvement Models, 2015, Kelly A. Rabah
Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Publications
Quality Improvement is a formal approach to the analysis of performance and systematic efforts to improve it. There are numerous models used. We will look at some commonly used models in Health Care.