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is intended solely to provide general information on medical-
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legal counsel and should not be relied on as a source for legal
advice. This material is intended to assist SVMIC policyholders

to improve patient care and reduce professional liability

exposure. The information contained herein does not establish
the standard of care. References to cases are general and are

not intended to be a comprehensive analysis of the applicable

legislation and case law. Physicians who need or desire legal
advice should consult a licensed attorney.

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This is a self-study course consisting of text and CME test.
Learners should read the course content, answer the test

questions and submit the answers for scoring. Those who

complete the course with a score of 80 percent or higher will
earn a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit .
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