Event Details

Webinar: Achieving Diagnostic Excellence: A Pathway for Clinicians and Institutions

Diagnostic errors remain a leading cause of patient harm, yet they are often preventable with the right awareness and strategies. This webinar will explore why diagnostic breakdowns occur, their impact on patients, and the role both individuals and institutions play in advancing diagnostic excellence. Participants will learn practical methods to improve diagnostic accuracy, strengthen collaboration, and foster a culture of safety. Join us to gain actionable tools that support better outcomes for patients, clinicians, and healthcare organizations.

Objectives:

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

1. Describe the impact diagnostic error has on patients
2. List at least three methods for pursuing diagnostic excellence
3. Identify at least two things you can do to help yourself, your colleagues, and your institution achieve diagnostic excellence

Presenters

Robert Trowbridge, MD
Maine Medical Center

Continuing Education

CME statement

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 Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education and Medical Mutual Insurance Company of Maine. The Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education is accredited by the Maine Medical Association Committee on Continuing Medical Education and Accreditation to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.