The Medical Record on Trial: Documentation, Technology, and the New Front Lines of Medical Liability

Course Description

Graham Billingham, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
The medical record is central to malpractice litigation and patient safety, making clear, accurate, timely documentation essential. Nearly 20% of malpractice cases involve documentation failures, which more than double indemnity payment risk. As EHRs improve access and communication, they also introduce risks—entry errors, incomplete records, and inconsistencies—that can undermine credibility in litigation. The result is a new reality: every note, timestamp, and digital artifact is part of a permanent, analyzable record that may be scrutinized years later by opposing experts and AI-assisted legal teams.
This presentation gives Oklahoma physicians a practical, risk-focused framework for keeping the medical record a strong defense—not a vulnerability.

Target Audience

The educational design addresses the needs and issues of healthcare providers including physicians, nurses, physician assistants, healthcare administrators, and office practice managers.

Accreditation and Disclosure Statement

This activity is planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Oklahoma State Medical Association (OSMA) and PLICO. The OSMA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The OSMA designates this activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Faculty, CME Planning, Reviewer and Moderator have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. The OSMA CME Manager has mitigated all information with ineligible companies and has resolved all conflicts of interest if applicable.

To officially receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and a CME certificate of participation, the attendee must complete the online evaluations for each presentation attended.