A Guide to the Secrets of Never-Sued Physicians 2025-28

Monday, September 8, 2025, 12:00 AM - Thursday, September 7, 2028, 11:59 AM


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (4.00 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (4.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (4.00 hours)

Medical malpractice suits are not an inevitable consequence of engaging in the practice of medicine. In terms of protection, there is no substitute for clinical excellence, but even if an adverse event occurs, there are opportunities for recovery. Never-sued physicians recognize the inherent vulnerabilities of patienthood and consistently employ techniques to meet patient needs and expectations. These techniques can be learned and will enable you to avoid the most unpleasant aspect of medical practice: a malpractice suit.

1. Describe the differences between people who become patients and those who choose not to seek medical care.
2. Identify the events that turn patients into plaintiffs.
3. Refrain from using specific physician behaviors that precipitate lawsuits.
4. List the behaviors of never-sued physicians and incorporate them into daily practice.
5. Apply the principles of patient-centered interviewing.
6. Recognize potentially litigious patients and put into practice methods for dealing with them.

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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and Medulogic. The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 4.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

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