Addressing Adverse Outcomes Part I: COPIC’s 3Rs and CANDOR Programs

Dr. Jeff Varnell, a surgeon and COPIC physician risk manager, is the guest for this episode that focuses on addressing adverse outcomes through COPIC’s 3Rs and CANDOR Programs. Dr. Varnell has managed the 3Rs (Recognize, Respond, and Resolve) process and highlights its origins and goals of maintaining the physician-patient relationship and improving the quality of medical care. He also talks about how 3Rs and CANDOR try to move away from an adversarial approach to one that guides physicians through managing difficult patient conversations and using best practices for disclosure that includes open and honest conversations. In addition, Dr. Varnell points to the positive results that have emerged from 3Rs and how these benefit both patients and physicians. Podcast email: [email protected] Feedback or episode ideas email the show at [email protected]: Information provided in this podcast should not be relied upon for personal, medical, legal, or financial decisions and you should consult an appropriate professional for specific advice that pertains to your situation. Health care providers should exercise their professional judgment in connection with the provision of healthcare services. The information contained in this podcast is not intended to be, nor is it, a substitute for medical diagnosis, treatment, advice, or judgment relative to a patient’s specific condition.