Cognitive Medical Errors, What I learned, The Physical Exam
This course was recorded January 19, 2023 and is valid for credit until January 19, 2026.
Learning Objectives
1. Describe some reasons for common medical errors.
2. Explain the meaning of metacognition.
3. Identify some common cognitive biases in medicine.
4. Explain several ‘remedies’ for cognitive biases in medicine.
5. Identify common themes in the maturation of a physician’s professional life.
6. Recall similar experiences that likely mirror the professional growth of this medical provider.
7. Participate in sharing discussion of clinical training experiences that have meaningful impact on personal and professional growth. .
8. Define the scope of the physical examination.
9. Describe limitations in physical examination techniques.
10. Recognize the distinction between inter- and intra-observer variability as it relates to the physical examination.
11. Recognize the inherent limitations of particular aspects of the physical examination.
ACCREDITATION
University Learning Systems is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.
California Board of Registered Nursing Provider No. CEP 11409, for 5 contact hours (0.5 CEU).
CE Broker Tracking #: 50-11357
PRINCIPAL AUDIENCE
PHARMACISTS:
This course provides 5.0 Home Study contact hours (0.5 CEU). UAN 0741-0000-23-001-H05-P ACTIVITY: APPLICATION.
No Partial credit is awarded. This course is course is valid for credit until February 9, 2026 and may be taken for credit up to that time. University Learning Systems reports credit to CPE Monitor.
CANADIAN PHARMACISTS: Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) accepts courses accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
NURSE PRACTITIONERS/NURSES: This course provides 5.0 contact hours (0.5 CEU) of pharmacotherapeutics / pharmacology requirements for American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Category 1 Continuing Education Hours. The same hours submitted to renew certification may be submitted to a State Board of Nursing for re-licensure. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts formally approved continuing education sponsored by organizations accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Please contact your respective board.
PHYSICIANS: This course provides 5.0 contact hours AMA Category 2 credit only.
CANADIAN PHYSICIANS: This course provides 5.0 contact hours AMA Category 2 credit only which may be equivalent to MAINPRO-M2 credits. Please contact your respective board.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: This course provides 5.0 contact hours AMA Category 2 credit only.
Dr. Eugene Orientale, M.D.
Dr. Orientale graduated from Brown University in 1983 and earned his M.D. degree from Cornell University Medical College in 1987. He completed Family Medicine residency training at UCLA in 1990 and then began work at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. There he served as a Predoctoral Director, Family Medicine Clerkship Director and in the advisory role of medical students as an Assistant Dean in the Office of Student Affairs. He received five prestigious teaching awards in seven years and became the youngest tenured faculty member in Family Medicine. In 1994, he obtained a Certificate of Added Qualification in Geriatrics. He has a special interest and expertise in procedures in family Medicine.