Scrubs and Subpoenas: Missed Diagnoses
Course Overview
Scrubs and Subpoenas: Missed Diagnosis is a podcast series that explores the critical issue of missed or delayed diagnoses in healthcare, a leading cause of malpractice claims in outpatient settings. Through real-life malpractice cases, this series provides insights into the factors contributing to diagnostic errors and actionable strategies to improve diagnostic accuracy. Each episode serves as a cautionary tale and a guide to fostering a culture of accountability, empathy, and continuous improvement in patient care.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Recognize the cognitive biases, communication breakdowns, and systemic inefficiencies that lead to diagnostic errors.
- Evaluate real-life examples of missed or delayed diagnoses to understand how errors occurred, and the lessons learned from these cases.
- Describe the legal and ethical implications of diagnostic errors and the importance of accountability and transparency in patient care.
About the Author/Presenter
Sally K. Miller, PhD, APRN, AGACNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAANP
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing
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