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Description
Recognizing the
damaging effects a lawsuit can have on a physician's personal and professional
well-being, CAP invites you to take advantage of a Litigation Education
Retreat, offered at no charge as a part of your CAP membership. During this
virtual event, you will learn techniques to alleviate the anxiety associated
with being named in a lawsuit, what to expect during a typical medical
professional liability case, and how using a few key communications tools in
deposition can help you secure the most favorable litigation result.
After
attending the Litigation Education Retreat, physician participants will be able
to:
- Adapt at least one constructive tactic to cope with anger, anxiety, fear, depression, and the emotional fallout associated with a lawsuit.
- Detect the effects of litigation on staff, family, associates, and the physician-patient relationship.
- Differentiate the possible reactions to litigation based on the physician’s cultural/ethnic background.
- Consider the effects of litigation on work and personal habits and how to cope day to day.
- Illustrate the legal process and summarize the roles of the persons involved.
- Integrate professionalism and competency when discussing medical care rendered.
Event Schedule
Managing Litigation-Related Stress
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Gain insights from Dr. Timothy Hofeldt, a psychiatrist specializing in physician wellness, on why being named in a lawsuit is so stressful. Learn constructive ways to cope with stress and deal with the anger, anxiety, and emotional fallout.
Preparing a Strong Defense
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Lawrence Wong, Esq., an attorney from CAP’s dedicated defense law firm, Schmid & Voiles, will address what a plaintiff needs to prove in a medical professional liability lawsuit and how to work with your defense attorney to best present your side.
Effective Communication Training
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Presented by litigation communications strategist Dr. Shelley Spiecker, this segment is designed to help you achieve a best-case outcome by reviewing key elements and techniques for effective communication. Learn how to demonstrate professionalism during both deposition and trial.
Accreditation Statement:
The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement:
The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. designates this internet live activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.