A review of the precautions that physicians can take to address the risk of sever jaundice in newborns.
When a patient seeks a second opinion about a diagnosis or treatment plan, the other viewpoint will confirm, modify, or offer alternatives to the initial one, and ultimately the patient is free to decide.
A plain-language review of CMPA’s 2023 research piece about sepsis, featuring key messages and advice for physicians.
Physicians can benefit from an early understanding of the potential benefits and challenges that AI brings to patient care, and the possible medical-legal risks associated with using AI technologies.
A review of the physicians who treat patients with cognitive decline.
A description of the impact of overly limited or absent of physical examination on diagnostic error and patient harm using CMPA cases.
A review of CMPA medico-legal cases and research literature describing the non-technical factors contributing to diagnostic errors by surgeons in hospital operating rooms.
Care for patients with mental health concerns can be complicated, especially when access to psychiatric expertise is limited. Consider these strategies to address medical-legal risks when managing patients’ mental health needs.
This article discusses infections associated with intravenous drug use. These infections are on the rise and can be diagnostically challenging.
DISCLAIMER: This content is for general informational purposes and is not intended to provide specific professional medical or legal advice, nor to constitute a "standard of care" for Canadian healthcare professionals. Your use of CMPA learning resources is subject to the foregoing as well as CMPA's Terms of Use.
