Continuing Medical Education Information

 Hot Topics in Psychiatric Risk Management

 Webinar Date:  March 7, 2026; 9 - 11 AM

 

Target Audience

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

 Program Overview

In this course, attendees will learn about several hot topics in psychiatric risk management.  Specifically, we will cover ketamine and other psychedelics, AI in psychiatric practice with a focus on AI scribes, and a review of the greater likelihood of facing an administrative action than a lawsuit or claim.  The final section will cover interesting risk management questions recently asked of our risk managers.

 Planners and Faculty

Justin A. Pope, JD – Planner, Content Developer, Speaker

Associate Director of Risk Management, PRMS

Mr. Pope has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

 

Educational Objectives

After the conclusion of this program, learners will be able to:

• Differentiate between appropriate use of ketamine in clinical practice and legally risky uses.
• Review various states’ initiatives purporting to allow psychedelic treatment.
• Discuss risk management strategies to minimize professional liability risk when utilizing AI in clinical practice.
• Explain licensing boards’ position on liability for mistakes made by AI.
• Compare psychiatrists’ risk of an administrative action to the risk of a lawsuit or claim.

 

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 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 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

2.0 hours

 Disclaimer

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