PICA Home Study 2012: Focus on Fundamentals In collaboration with PICA, each year Data Trace Publishing Company releases an annual risk management home study workbook tailored exclusively for the podiatric physician. This home study course is part of a comprehensive risk management program offered through PICA and upon successful completion, enables PICA policyholders to receive a 10% discount on their annual premium.* In addition, podiatric physicians can take advantage of the opportunity to earn up to 6 continuing education contact hours when they complete the extended quiz.** PICA Home Study 2012: Focus on Fundamentals, available in print and online formats, brings us back to the basics by featuring risk management issues that are frequently alleged against PICA policyholders: failure to diagnose and altered records. In addition, the 2012 program addresses an issue that is 100% preventable: wrong-site surgery, and an issue that is facing an increasing number of podiatric physicians: proper use of electronic health records (EHR). Understanding these issues and applying appropriate risk management principles will improve the quality of podiatric care you provide to your patients. PICA Policyholders: Print or Online $99 Print or Online with CE $113 Non-Policyholders: Print or Online $150 Print or Online with CE $168 Login Now (if you have previously purchased the Home Study course.) PICA Home Study 2012: Focus on Fundamentals is now available online.

Home Study 2012 Educational Objectives: At the conclusion of this program you should be better able to: Recognize the steps necessary to prevent wrong-site surgery Understand the principles of identifying and properly treating deep vein thrombosis Understand the risk factors for deep vein thrombosis Utilize electronic health records meaningfully Recognize the danger of altering medical records Follow the necessary steps for terminating a patient from your practice For additional information about CE contact hours, email our Director of Continuing Education: info@datatrace.com or call 1-800-342-0454.

* Premium savings subject to maximum allowed per year. ** Continuing Education may be received by taking and passing (70%) the extended 20-question multiple choice quiz. Continuing education contact hours are available in approved states for an additional $14 (non-policyholders $18). Approval in states where individual board approval is required may be pending. Check the Continuing Education Approvals for your individual state's regulations Interested in purchasing past issues? Select a link below. PICA Home Study 2011: Proficiency in Practice PICA Home Study 2010: Professionalism in Practice PICA Home Study 2009: Practical Podiatry PICA Home Study 2008: Protecting Your Practice PICA Home Study 2007: Theory and Practice PICA Home Study 2006: Standards and Practice PICA Home Study 2005: Elements of Successful Risk Management PICA Home Study 2004: Factors, Focus, and Fundamentals OUM, PICA, PACO Home Study 2003: Methods, Management and Mastery