Title: Wernicke’s Encephalopathy: Increase in Malpractice Claims
This activity awards 1 contact hour. Valid until 6-1-2026
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Learning Outcomes: This activity is designed to increase understanding of Wernicke-Korsakoff’s syndrome among healthcare professionals to help prevent future cases of the devastating and permanently disabling condition and aid LNCs with record review for litigation of cases related to Wernicke’s encephalopathy. Upon completion of the learning activity the learner will be able to:
a. Recognize the etiology and pathophysiology of Wernicke’s and the signs and symptoms in the clinical setting with options for prevention and treatment.
b. Identify common themes in cases of Wernicke’s encephalopathy after bariatric surgery.
c. Identify some common pitfalls in malpractice claims involving Wernicke’s encephalopathy.