Medicolegal Primer: Diagnostic Errors, Risk Mitigation, and Radiologist Liability Coverage
Content Reviewed: June 19, 2025
2.25 CME
31 Videos
2 hr. 12 min.
Over the course of your career in radiology, there’s a likelihood you may be named in a suit. This is driven by the accessibility of imaging data, limited direct patient interaction, and improved technology that can expose subtle abnormalities. Join medicolegal experts in this medicolegal primer series as they share practical guidance on reducing risk, epidemiology and classification of errors, and malpractice considerations.
In this course, start with Dr. Michael Bruno’s overview of radiologist errors, including their prevalence, types, and contributing factors. He also explores the epidemiology and classification of errors, introduces his Three-Part Error Model, examines the perceptual basis of diagnostic mistakes, and highlights the importance of cultivating a just culture to effectively address them.
Next, follow along as Dr. David Yousem discusses practical strategies to mitigate the risk of litigation and explains key aspects of malpractice insurance to ensure you’re protected in the event of a lawsuit.
There will be detection and interpretation errors in your career; take this course to gain strategies to minimize them!
Over the course of your career in radiology, there’s a likelihood you may be named in a suit. This is driven by the accessibility of imaging data, limited direct patient interaction, and improved technology that can expose subtle abnormalities. Join medicolegal experts in this medicolegal primer series as they share practical guidance on reducing risk, epidemiology and classification of errors, and malpractice considerations.
Faculty
David M Yousem, MD, MBA
Professor of Radiology, Vice Chairman and Associate Dean
Johns Hopkins University
Michael A. Bruno, MD, FACR, MS
Professor of Radiology & Medicine, Vice Chair for Quality and Chief of Emergency Radiology
Penn State University
Introduction
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6 min.
Detection and Interpretation Errors
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43 min.
Ten Tips to Mitigate the Risk of Litigation
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52 min.
Tip 1: Manage Your Case Volume
7 m
Tip 2: Strategize Against Misses
8 m
Tip 3: Do Not Miss the Big Ones
3 m
Tip 4: Do Not Read When Tired
5 m
Tip 5: Read Prior Reports and Studies
5 m
Tip 6: Do Not Trust Others
3 m
Tip 7: Be Curious
4 m
Tip 8: Get Smarter
3 m
Tip 9: Peer Review Helpfully
5 m
Tip 10: Know the Standards
6 m
Mitigating the Risk of Litigation: Top Ten Tips Recap
3 m
Understanding Medical Malpractice Insurance
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24 min.
Introduction to Medical Malpractice Insurance
1 m
Types of Medical Malpractice Insurance
3 m
Case Example: Missed Breast Cancer
3 m
Claims Made Riders and Endorsements
3 m
Strengths and Weaknesses of Claims Made & Occurrence Policies
3 m
Potential Endorsements and Discounts
3 m
Wrongful Death vs Malpractice Case
1 m
Choosing a Medical Malpractice Insurer
5 m
Medical Malpractice Insurance Take Home Points
2 m
Conclusion
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5 min.
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