News & Knowledge Clinician Competency Resources Clinical Competency Resources In 2015, the American Medical Association (AMA) reported that physicians 65 years and older represented 23% of the physicians in the United States, and that percentage was increasing. Research has revealed that although there is an increase in accumulated wisdom and verbal knowledge with age, there is also an overall decline in recall memory, cognitive processing efficiency, and executive reasoning. The implications for patient safety are paramount. The subject of clinical competency can be a difficult one, especially if you are suddenly faced with a potential patient safety issue in your practice. Well before you feel as though there might be an issue, we would encourage you to consider this topic, as it could… Are you a Curi member? The full content of this resource is available only to Curi members. Contact us if you are a member but do not have an account yet, or to learn more about becoming a Curi member. Sign in with Curi - or - Sign in with Constellation Resources Policy: Reporting and Investigating Clinician Competency Concerns Clinician Competency Tip Sheet Clinician Competency and the Aging Physician: Navigating the Legal and Professional Risk Curi’s risk mitigation resources and guidance are offered for educational and informational purposes only. This information is not medical or legal advice, does not replace independent professional judgment, does not constitute an endorsement of any kind, should not be deemed authoritative, and does not establish a standard of care in clinical settings or in courts of law. If you need legal advice, you should consult your independent/corporate counsel. We have found that using risk mitigation efforts can reduce malpractice risk; however, we do not make any guarantees that following these risk recommendations will prevent a complaint, claim, or suit from occurring, or mitigate the outcome(s) associated with any of them. READ NEXT June 4, 2024August 13, 2024Hospitals/Health Systems | Quality Improvement & Peer Review | Risk Management Risk Management Guide: Quality Improvement Our goal in healthcare is to deliver the very best care possible to our patients. We work as an integrated care team of individuals with a… Read more May 23, 2024August 13, 2024Hospitals/Health Systems | Quality Improvement & Peer Review | Risk Management Risk Management Guide: Peer Review PEER REVIEW Peer review promotes quality improvement and patient safety initiatives for medical offices. Purpose of Peer Review The medical peer-review privilege exists to protect information… Read more January 12, 2024March 1, 2024Clinical Care | Physician Patient Relationship | Risk Management Closed Claim Study: Learning Lessons, Gaining Insights, Managing Risks Preventing medical liability claims hinges upon numerous factors, but many of them are within a physician’s control or influence. Using expert legal insights, we will explore how sound risk management principles empower providers and protect them from the vagaries of professional liability claims. Read more