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How does the suicide rate for doctors compare to the Canadian average?

  1. It’s the same as the Canadian average
  2. Significantly above average, regardless of gender
  3. Below average, being in medicine is protective
  4. Male doctors are below average, but female doctors are above
  5. Female doctors are below average, but male doctors are above

Answer: B Significantly above average, regardless of gender

Reference: Albuquerque J & Tulk S. CMAJ 2019. Physician Suicide. https://www.cmaj.ca/content/191/18/E505

Which interventional radiology procedures are most commonly litigated?

  1. Vascular procedures (embolization, stenting, angioplasty)
  2. Diagnostic arteriography and angiography
  3. Biopsies
  4. Failure to obtain informed consent

Answer: A Vascular procedures (embolization, stenting, angioplasty)

Reference: Khan A, Garg T, Khunte M, Bajaj S, Wu X, Mezrich J, Malhotra A. Analysis of Medical Malpractice Claims Involving Interventional Radiologists: A Comprehensive Analysis From Two National Legal Databases. J Am Coll Radiol. 2024 Apr;21(4):656-662. doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2023.02.039. Epub 2023 Sep 27. PMID: 37769859.

What are the common emotional reactions after making a medical error?

  1. Shame
  2. Guilt
  3. Self-doubt/low self-confidence
  4. Depression/sadness
  5. All of the above

Answer: E All of the above

Reference:  Harrison R, Johnson J, McMullan RD, Pervaz-Iqbal M, Chitkara U, Mears S, Shapiro J, Lawton R. Toward Constructive Change After Making a Medical Error: Recovery From Situations of Error Theory as a Psychosocial Model for Clinician Recovery. J Patient Saf. 2022 Sep 1;18(6):587-604. doi: 10.1097/PTS.0000000000001038. Epub 2022 May 27. PMID: 35617626; PMCID: PMC9422758.

Which strategies can facilitate recovery after making a medical error?

  1. Getting support from a peer or co-worker
  2. Disclosing the error to trusted confidants
  3. Personal learning or system improvements to address the error
  4. Working with a mental health professional
  5. All of the above

Answer: E All of the above

References:

Harrison R, Johnson J, McMullan RD, Pervaz-Iqbal M, Chitkara U, Mears S, Shapiro J, Lawton R. Toward Constructive Change After Making a Medical Error: Recovery From Situations of Error Theory as a Psychosocial Model for Clinician Recovery. J Patient Saf. 2022 Sep 1;18(6):587-604. doi: 10.1097/PTS.0000000000001038. Epub 2022 May 27. PMID: 35617626; PMCID: PMC9422758.

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