Morbidity and Mortality (M&M)
- Fridays, 7:30 a.m..- 9:30 a.m. at Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children
Many residents view Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) conferences as the most important conferences they attend during their training. The University of Hawai'i OB/GYN and Women's Health Department has recognized that the primary function of M&M conferences is education and has created a venue to discuss, evaluate, develop, and disseminate effective strategies for improved patient care.
Attendance at the conference is limited to residents and faculty. Selected cases are presented in a stepwise fashion to simulate the chronology of the case as it unfolded to the OB/GYN team. Residents actively listen and are asked management questions along the way, appropriate for their level of training and expertise. Through straightforward and non-judgmental explanations of what happened, and free-flowing exchanges, participants gain a better understanding of the events and focus on the goal of improved patient care.
After each presentation, the Chief on service runs an interactive discussion on the disease process, diagnostic workup, and evaluation of tests and procedure. Literature relevant to the case is summarized and clinical pearls are provided.
The M&M conferences teach and enhance the culture of medicine, and stress the value of knowledge, skill, and alertness in caring for patients. A dynamic atmosphere for M&M conferences has been created that fosters a cooperative esprit de corps within the OB/GYN community.