Ethics Vignette XVII: Questionable Electrodiagnostic Referral discusses the reasons why a physician might decline to perform electrodiagnostic (EDX) testing, identified strategies for communicating with referring providers in the context of inappropriate EDX referrals, and factors involved in the decision to report to the appropriate authorities providers delivering questionable treatments to patients with neuromuscular conditions. The intended audience is physicians, residents and fellows, and is also relevant to technologists. AANEM ethical vignettes utilize true clinical scenarios to highlight common ethical situations confronted by physicians and technologists that care for patients with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders. Specific application of AANEM's Ethical Guidelines are discussed throughout each vignette.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will acquire skills to (1) discuss the reasons why a physician might decline to perform electrodiagnostic (EDX) testing in a diabetic patient with polyneuropathy, (2) identify strategies for communicating with referring providers in the context of inappropriate EDX referrals, and (3) describe the factors involved in the decision to report to appropriate authorities those providers who are delivering questionable treatments to patients with neuromuscular conditions.


ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The AANEM is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION
The AANEM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

DISCLOSURE INFORMATION
No one involved in the planning of this CME activity had any relevant financial relationships to disclose. Authors/Faculty had nothing to disclose.

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John Norbury, MD