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Risk Management CME |
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by Nicholas E. Bunch, J.D. - Partner with White, Getgey & Meyer Co., L.P.A., Cincinnati, OH and James P. Triona, Esq. - Owner/Partner with Triona, Calderhead & Lockemeyer, Cincinnati, OH.
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NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: Following this course, the participant should be able to identify the most common causes for a suit being brought against physicians in any type of practice; recognize the do's and don'ts when named in a lawsuit; employ preventive measures that should be in place both in the office and hospital settings. This activity is expected to result in increased confidence in making appropriate decisions regarding the implementation of steps that should be immediately taken for the best possible patient outcomes.
The emphasis will be on best practices regarding Risk Management in an effort to identify and reduce medical errors and improve patient safety. This course was designed for all practitioners at the level of a practicing physician as a review and update in the fundamental methods of proper documentation, communications and practice behavior that reduces risk. This topic is one in which knowledge and understanding that is put into practice will reduce risk, costs, and ultimately improve patient care.
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Introduction. Case Presentations. Standard of Care. Theories of Liability.
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The Plaintiff’s Perspective of the Legal Process. The Defense’s Perspective of the Legal Process. The Court’s Involvement in the Process. Case Presentation/Deposition Behavior and Content.
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The Order of Proof at Trial. Case Presentation. Role of the Liability Insurer – Potential Conflicts. Settlements and Other Forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
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Damages. Frequent Liability Claims. Presentation of Cases. Practical Tips to Avoid/Minimize Liability Claims.
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| Day 5 |
The Medical Record. National Practitioners Data Bank and Its Implications. High Risk – Areas of Caution and Behaviors to Avoid. Case Presentations – Post-Lecture Assessment.
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Medicolegal Risk Management from Both Sides of the Aisle
December 7-11, 2009
Location: Hyatt Regency Sarasota, Florida
| SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
| | Day 1 | Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | Explain the elements of a lawsuit including the issues of:
| a. | Duty;
| | b. | Breach;
| | c. | Injury;
| | d. | Causation.
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| | 2. | Identify and demonstrate how these legal issues present themselves in ‘real life’ case situations.
| | 3. | Formulate appropriate behaviors that exemplify the importance of these legal issues.
| | 4. | Relate the various legal theories used to establish liability of medical providers.
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| | Day 2 | Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | Describe the process through which a complaint is filed and evidence obtained.
| | 2. | Discuss how the defense responds to the complaint.
| | 3. | List constructive behaviors as they relate to legal procedures.
| | 4. | Discuss strategy and objectives for both plaintiff and defendant during the litigation process.
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| | Day 3 | Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | Discuss the components of the actual trial process.
| | 2. | Distinguish the interests of the liability insurer and the interests of the physician defendant.
| | 3. | Be familiar with various forms of alternative dispute resolution for settlement of claims.
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| | Day 4 | Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | Identify the plaintiff’s claims concerning damages.
| | 2. | Identify the defenses utilized to rebut plaintiff’s claims for damages.
| | 3. | Compile a partial but representative list of the types of legal claims physicians frequently encounter.
| | 4. | Identify and apply methods that can minimize the potential of a liability claim being brought against the physician.
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| | Day 5 | Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | Recognize and discuss the legal importance of the medical record for the plaintiff and defendant.
| | 2. | List methods to improve charting and the ability to defend one’s care.
| | 3. | Relate how the National Health Practitioners Data Bank affects Medicolegal encounters.
| | 4. | Describe the various areas in medicine or practice behaviors that predispose to high risk for medical malpractice claims.
| | 5. | Recognize the situations or patient encounters that commonly result in behavior consistent with high risk for causing an action.
| | 6. | List the various strategies and resources available to you when a perceived high risk behavior or encounter has occurred.
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