Speaker(s): 

Cindy Sheridan, JD, Legal Officer, Geisinger  - has no disclosures.

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

• Explain the phases of a malpractice suit
• Explain the importance of communication between the members of the health care team
• Communicate the importance of documentation in e medical liability case
• Explain the discoverability risk of inappropriate communication in a medical liability case

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Edward Monaco, III MD, PhD, Christopher Berry, DMSc, PA-C, and Maurissa Cropf have no identified disclosures. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPAA compliant. 

Commercial Support for this Session

None