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Putting the heat back into radiology morbidity and mortality conferences.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21889751     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Morbidity and mortality (M&M) conferences run the gamut from heated adversarial affairs seen in traditional surgery departments, to more passive versions often seen in radiology departments. If done well, not only can M&M conferences have great utility as a resident training tool, but they also can be a vehicle for quality improvement and allow a first impression for how a complication might be perceived in court. The legislature and courts have deemed candid peer review so essential that such proceedings have been provided with a qualified privilege. To maximize the benefit of M&M conferences, an emphasis on accountability and robust debate, preconference preparation, broader faculty attendance, and an understanding of the ground rules are necessary. M&M conferences also should be solution oriented, and practice quality improvements and teaching modules should regularly be generated from such conferences. An example of a potential revised M&M conference is outlined.
Authors:
Jonathan L Mezrich
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR     Volume:  8     ISSN:  1558-349X     ISO Abbreviation:  J Am Coll Radiol     Publication Date:  2011 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-09-05     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101190326     Medline TA:  J Am Coll Radiol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  638-41     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2011 American College of Radiology. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland.
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