Module introduction

Welcome to this CPD Online module, Clinical Errors and Medical Negligence. We hope that you find it a useful and rewarding learning experience.

 

Learning outcomes

 

By completing this module, we hope that you will:

 

  • gain a knowledge of how clinical errors arise;

 

  • be able to recognise the widespread effects of clinical errors;

 

  • gain an understanding of the principles of effective error management;

 

  • gain a knowledge of the processes that underlie medical negligence claims;

 

  • gain an understanding of how to reduce the likelihood of negligence claims.

 

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