Speaker(s): 

Cindy A Sheridan, Esquire, Associate Chief Legal Officer, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Moderator(s): 

Jane Doe, MD, Resident, 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 documentation

• Describe the Medical Malpractice Litigation Process and elements of a Medical Malpractice Action

• State the elements of CANDOR and response to unexpected harm events

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Margaret Jarvis, MD; Jessica Sevecke-Hanrahan, PhD; Jessie Goldhirsh, MD; Chloe Williamson, LCSW; Priscilla Riley, LPC, and Lori Kreitzer, NP 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 HIPAA compliant. 

Commercial Support for this Session

None