Continuing Education
Medicolegal Forum
November 7, 2009
Conference Overview
"Physicians are well versed and trained in the science of medicine, but the interaction of medicine with the legal community is often viewed with contempt and a lack of understanding." - Natasha Bray, D.O.
This forum will provide physicians with a summary of the legal process associated with board actions, malpractice lawsuits – from the board action letter to the malpractice letter. Physicians will learn how to handle themselves in the deposition process and in the courtroom. Attending this forum will help remove some of the mystery and uncertainty physicians may have concerning the legal system.
Target Audience
College of Medicine Faculty Physicians, local community physicians, Broward County Osteopathic Physicians and CEME Faculty Physicians, Family Physicians, Internists, Surgeons and any specialty
Objectives
- Describe the legal components of the subpoena and deposition process.
- Describe the different types and purposes of subpoenas that may be served.
- Discuss the liability of residents and attending physicians in cases resulting in medical malpractice
- Address the liability of physicians in cases resulting in medical malpractice.
- Describe the state and federal laws regarding state license sure of physicians.
Course Director
David L. Thomas, M.D., J.D.
Course Faculty
Natasha Bray, D.O.
Kenneth E. Johnson, D.O.
Course Coordinator
David W. Gensure
Agenda
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast and Onsite Registration |
| 9:00 – 9:10 a.m. | Welcome & Introduction |
| 9:10 - 9:50 a.m. | The Letter You Don’t Want to Receive - Board Action David L. Thomas, M.D., J.D. |
| 9:50 - 10:30 a.m. | The Letter You Don’t Want to Receive - Malpractice Natasha Bray, D.O. |
| 10:30 - 10:45 a.m. | Break |
| 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. | You Do Everything Right and You Still Get Sued Kenneth E. Johnson, D.O. |
| 11:45 - 1:15 p.m. | How to Survive the deposition process and Handling yourself in the courtroom David L. Thomas, M.D., J.D. |
Registration Fees
| Type of Member | Fee |
|---|---|
| Non CEME Residents | $59.00 |
| FOMA & FMA members | $89.00 |
| BCOMA members | $79.00 |
| NSU Faculty & Alumni | $79.00 |
| All others | $109.00 |
Location & Directions
Location
Nova Southeastern University
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Terry Admin. Building, Auditorium B
3200 South University Drive
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33328
Directions
Hotels
Renaissance Hotel - Plantation
1230 South Pine Island Road
Plantation, FL 33324
(954) 472-2252
Hyatt Place
8530 W. Broward Boulevard
Plantation, FL 33324
(954) 370-2220
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
3003 N. University Drive
Sunrise, FL 33323
(954) 748-7000