Is This Patient a Good Surgical Candidate Risk: Risk Issues Related to Patient Selection and Informed Consent
Course Description:
This video will provide information to assist podiatrists in determining if a patient is a good surgical candidate and in improving the informed consent process in order to reduce risk.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the video, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the risks of poor patient selection.
2. Identify “red flags” in the patient selection process.
3. Utilize the history and physical to evaluate the patient’s candidacy for surgery.
4. Optimize the informed consent process.
Intended Audience
Podiatric Physicians
Time to Complete Activity
1.0 hours
Cost
No charge
Commercial Interest
No commercial interest provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
Faculty
Michael C. McGlamry DPM, FACFAS
Disclosure Statement:
In accordance with the Council on Podiatric Medical Education’s Standards, Requirements and Guidelines for Approval of Sponsors of Continuing Education in Podiatric Medicine, any relevant financial relationships of a faculty member with commercial interest must be disclosed to program participants.
Date Recorded:
Reposted 5/01/2019
Date Activity terminates:
05/01/2021 (3 years after recorded date)
Sponsored by the Podiatry Insurance Company of America (PICA).
PICA Copyright 5/01/19
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PICA
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