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ASHRM 2009 Annual Conference & Exhibition
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Dynamics of Defending a High-Profile Medical Malpractice Case
Track : Claims and Litigation
Program Code: SU-01
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2009
Time: 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM  EST
Location: 405-406
CO-PRESENTER :
 Stephen Fraser, Esq., Partner, Fonda and Fraser
PRESENTER :
 Kathleen Conway, Vice President, Regional Operations Director, Sedgwick CMS
Description
This session looks at a case given massive attention due to the decedents celebrity status, amount of money at stake, media coverage and aggressive prosecution by plaintiffs counsel with unlimited resources. Policy limits demands were made and rejected; documentation, failure to follow physicians advice, informed consent in emergency context, failure to follow policies and procedures were among issues addressed. The speakers suggest litigation strategies to deal with high-profile patients and families.

LEARNER OUTCOMES:
  • create litigation strategies to deal with high-profile patients and families
  • identify risk issues arising when managing high-profile litigation against a healthcare provider.
  • identify risk strategies to manage media inquiries


Audio Synchronized to PowerPoint
(Code: SU-01)
Attendee:Free
Non-Attendee $29 USD - Your Price
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