Tackling Advanced Medical Malpractice Issues Training Class

Course ID: 9527

Tackling Advanced Medical Malpractice Issues Training Seminar

Give Better Advice by Getting Up To Speed On This Hot Topic

Medical malpractice law has never been more complex. New advances in genetics, technology and case law all have a lasting impact on how these cases are tried and won. Just when you think you've seen it all, something new comes along. Now is your chance to hear the latest issues impacting medical malpractice.

Our seasoned faculty will take you through some of today's hottest topics, like standard of care, failure to diagnose and physician to physician communication under HIPAA. Get practice pointers for finding the most qualified expert witnesses and using the internet to strengthen your case. You'll also learn shrewd settlement strategies used by seasoned practitioners. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to sharpen your medical malpractice skills.

Keep ahead of the pack with an advanced understanding of medical malpractice law:

Get a crucial update on recent case law findings.
Learn the HIPAA implications when using expert witnesses.
Take a look at the collateral issues relating to settling medical malpractice cases.
Gain a better understanding of specific rules of discovery.
Find out what you need to know about summary judgments.
Get strategies for handling mediation and ADR.
Avoid common pitfalls when using releases.
Understand the mechanics of multiple party settlements.
Discuss common ethical pitfalls and find out how to make them a non-issue in your practice.


	Agenda
	CUTTING EDGE MALPRACTICE CASE LAW William D. Grimley, 9:00 - 9:45 Defining Who is a Health Care Provider Standard of Care Failure to Diagnose Medical Device Obstetric and Surgical Pharmaceutical Physician to Physician Communication and Contact in Light of HIPAA Recent Case Law Development PROCEDURAL ASPECTS OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE Emily Black Grey and Benjamin P. Mouton, 9:45 - 10:30 Evaluating the Case Specific Rules of Discovery to Be Aware Of Understanding Summary Judgments Handling Mediation and ADR MEDICAL REVIEW PANELS Emily Black Grey, William D. Grimley and Benjamin P. Mouton, 10:45 - 11:30 Is it Really Malpractice? Attorney Chair Issues Panel Member Issues Panel Meeting Issues Panel Opinion Issues DYNAMIC TECHNIQUES FOR USING EXPERT WITNESSES Emily Black Grey and Benjamin P. Mouton, 11:30 - 12:00 Determining Qualifications of the Needed Expert Savvy Ways to Find the Expert You Need Using the Expert to Win Your Case - Plaintiff Perspective Defense Perspective on Expert Witnesses HIPAA Implications Applying Current Case Law SETTLEMENT STRATEGIES IN COMPLEX MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASES Emily Black Grey and Benjamin P. Mouton, 1:00 - 1:45 Release Pitfalls Partial Settlements Multiple Party Settlements Liens WALKING THE ETHICAL LINE William D. Grimley, 1:45 - 2:45 Identifying and Avoiding Conflicts of Interest Pros and Cons of Various Fee Agreements Marketing Your Legal Practice Following the Rules of Professional Conduct COLLATERAL ISSUES RELATING TO SETTLING MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASES Linda G. Rodrigue, 3:00 - 3:45 Reports to Licensing Boards Reports to National Practitioner Data Bank DOCUMENTATION ISSUES THAT CROSS OVER FROM MEDICAL MALPRACTICE TO POSSIBLE REIMBURSEMENT AND/OR FRAUD AND ABUSE ISSUES Linda G. Rodrigue, 3:45 - 4:30 Government Program Documentation Requirements Government Program Causes of Action for Failure to Meet Documentation Requirements


	Audience
	This advanced level seminar is specifically geared for attorneys and risk managers. Practitioners in medical malpractice, litigation, personal injury and insurance law will find it particularly helpful.