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Description
Recognizing the damaging effects a lawsuit can have on a physician’s personal and professional well-being, CAP invites its members to take advantage of a half-day Litigation Education Retreat, offered at no charge as a part of your CAP membership. During this virtual event, you will learn techniques to help you secure the most favorable litigation result and alleviate the anxiety that most physicians experience during this exceptionally stressful time. If you are in the process of a medical professional liability lawsuit or simply want to know more, the Litigation Education Retreat will provide a thorough overview of the medical litigation process and help participants effectively deal with the personal and professional stressors associated with being named in a lawsuit.
Participants who attend this live virtual event will earn three CME* AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™Learning Objectives
After attending the Litigation Education Retreat, physician participants will be able to:
• Understand the dynamics of physician personalities;
• Learn constructive ways to cope with anger, anxiety, fear, depression, and the emotional fallout associated with a lawsuit;
• Recognize the effects of litigation on staff, family, associates, and the physician-patient relationship;
• Understand the different possible reactions to litigation based on the physician’s cultural/ethnic background;
• Recognize the effects of litigation on work and personal habits;
• Understand the legal process and the roles of the persons involved;
• Project professionalism and competency when discussing medical care rendered.
Agenda
Managing Litigation-Related Stress
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 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
9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Robert Fessinger, 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
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Presented by litigation communications strategist Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm, 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.
Mock Deposition Demonstration Session
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
See how incorporating the morning’s communication training can result in a better deposition performance.
The Litigation Education Retreat is offered by CAP, a CME-accredited provider. CAP is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education/California Medical Association (ACCME/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CAP takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
*CAP designates this live activity for a maximum of three AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education.