News & Knowledge Risk Management Guide: Scope of Practice According to the American Medical Association, scope of practice refers to those activities that a person licensed to practice as a health professional is permitted to perform, which is increasingly determined by statutes enacted by state legislatures and by rules adopted by the appropriate licensing entity. What are the risks of practicing outside your scope of practice? There is a risk of adverse events when clinicians practice outside their area of expertise or their comfort zone. When practice is outside of the specialty area or with insufficient training or limited experience, there is an increased risk for an adverse outcome. Remembering that a clinician will be held to the same or similar standard of care as a clinician trained… Are you a Curi member? The full content of this resource is available only to Curi members. If you are a member but do not have an account, you can register for an account. If you are unable to register, or want to learn more about becoming a Curi member, contact us for more assistance. Sign In 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 September 9, 2025September 16, 2025Hospitals/Health Systems | Risk Management Hospital Risk Program Assessment This Hospital Risk Program Assessment will assist hospitals in evaluating risk mitigation strategies across the enterprise risk continuum. Please contact your designated risk consultant ahead of… Read more August 11, 2025September 16, 2025Clinical Care | Risk Management Artificial Intelligence (AI) Toolkit Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a powerful assistant to healthcare professionals. Curi is providing this AI toolkit as an educational tool to mitigate risk. Inside this toolkit,… Read more June 16, 2025July 16, 2025Hospitals/Health Systems | Practice Management | Risk Management Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and become more prevalent. More healthcare professionals are choosing to use it in their professional lives, and ensuring compliance across… Read more