Speaker(s): 

Gerald Maloney, DO, FACP, Geisinger-has nothing to disclose.

Cindy Sheridan, Associate Chief Legal Officer, Litigation Services, Geisinger-has nothing to disclose.

Patricia Lamphear, RN JD CPHRM, System Quality Consultant, Senior, Geisinger-has nothing to disclose.

Moderator(s): 

Frank Maffei, MD, Chair, Pediatrics, JWCH, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose. 

Learning Objectives: 

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

• State the recent trends in medical liability claims
• Discuss the importance of communication between the members of the health care team
• Describe the importance of reviewing all relevant medical information and studies
• Describe the Medical Malpractice Litigation Process and elements of a Medical Malpractice Action

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Frank Maffei, MD; Sarah Marks, MD; Amy Diehl, BSN, RN, CPN; Joan Keehan, RPH; Sandra Heller and Connie Winter have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPPA compliant.