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to improve patient care and reduce professional liability
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Methodology

This is a self-study course consisting of text and CME test.

Learners should read the course content, answer the test
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complete the course with a score of 80 percent or higher will
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This course was developed by SVMIC’s Risk Education and
Evaluation Department: Shelly Weatherly, JD, VP; Julie Loomis,

AVP, Risk Education Program and Development; Jeff Woods, JD,
Director of Risk Education Program and Development.