Risk Management in Practice: Fact vs. Fiction
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Psychiatrists work hard to stay on top of clinical and risk management issues involved in the practice of psychiatry. But with all of the information available – some of which is conflicting – it is sometimes hard to distinguish fact from fiction. In this program, we will look at topics in which there is often the most confusion and discuss common misconceptions. We will test participants’ knowledge by asking them to determine whether a particular statement is fact or fiction. Our speaker will then reveal the correct answer and provide analysis from a risk management perspective. Topics will include establishment and termination of the physician-patient relationship, treating suicidal patients, and HIPAA.

Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, attendees will be able to:

• Identify actions by a psychiatrist that may inadvertently establish a physician-patient relationship.
• Describe the appropriate procedure for terminating the physician-patient relationship.
• Explain how use of suicide risk assessment tool may decrease professional liability exposure when assessing patient at risk of suicide.

Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of psychiatrists in clinical practice.

Planners and Faculty
Charles D. Cash, JD, LLM – Content Developer, Speaker
Associate Director of Risk Management, PRMS
Mr. Cash has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Accreditation Statement
Professional Risk Management Services (PRMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement
Professional Risk Management Services (PRMS) designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
PRMS does not accept financial support from ineligible companies for CME activities.

Method of Participation
Physicians must attend the live activity and complete a Post Activity Learning Assessment Tool and Credit Application form to receive a Credit Certificate.

Estimated Time to Complete
1.0 hour, exclusive of breaks

Disclaimer
The purpose of this activity is to provide general information on risk management issues.  The information presented does not constitute legal advice.