Program DescriptionThe 2008-9 Medical-Dental-Legal Update
"I really enjoyed this series! Excellent overall and very convenient."J.W., MD - SHREWSBURY, MA
MONDAY
Managing the "Legally High Risk" Patient
Robert P. Siemion, Esq.
Certain pateints can be fairly characterized as high risk from a legal standpoint.
Veteran malpractice defense lawyer, Robert P. Siemion, Esq.,
identifies their tell tale signs and how you may best protect yourself in their treatment.
Also discussed is the purpose of the malpractice deposition and tips for defendant doctor to best
help his own case.
Current Colon Cancer Screening Methods and Tools
Louis Kuritzky, MD
Colon cancer screening saves lives yet is remarkably underutilized. Practicing
clinician, Louis Kuritzky, MD, reviews the updated guidance offered
by national organizations as well as current colorectal screening tools and
methods and their benefit.
Domestic Violence as a Healthcare Issue: The Clincian's Role
Wanda D. Filer, MD
Almost one quarter of Amercan women will be victims of physical or sexual abuse during their
lifetime. The human and economic costs are staggering. Former Pennsylvania Physician General,
Wanda D. Filer, MD discusses the dynamics of domestic violence, its presentation
in the clinical setting, reporting requirements and important screening tools including the RADAR system of assessment and response.
Protecting Your Assets-Part 1: The Limited Partnership
GK Mangelson, CFP
Doctors should focus on patient care and not the specter of devastating, litigation-driven financial exposure. Asset protection specialist,
GK Mangelson, CFP, reviews the risks doctors face and the role the limited partnership can play in protecting against them.
TUESDAY
Disclosure and Apology: The Sorry Works! Program-Part
1
Douglas W. Wojcieszak
"Deny and defend" has been the traditional response to adverse patient outcomes.
In part one of his two hour talk, Douglas W. Wojcieszak, founder of The Sorry Works! Coalition,
introduces a disclosure and apology program which has met with reduced malpractice claims, settlements,
judgments and litigation costs. Mr. Wojcieszak overviews the principles underlying the Sorry Works! program,
how to start it and the resulting reduction in financial and emotional costs.
HIV/AIDS Update
Louis D. Saravolatz, MD
Louis D. Saravolatz, MD, offers a comprehensive review for the non-specialist of HIV/AIDS
epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnostic criteria, clinical manifestations as well as the latest treatment
options. HIV management in pregnant women and risk reduction strategies is also discussed.
Changing the Liability Equation-Part 1
James W. Saxton, Esq.
Miscommunication, service lapse, lack of disclosure and a poor physician-patient relationship are the "plus factors"
which conspire with an adverse clinical outcome to produce a malpractice claim. Defense specialist, James W. Saxton, Esq.,
explains how to avoid these practice failures through "5-star" service, effective adverse event management and relationship building.
Cultural Competence in the Healthcare Office-Part
1
David B. Hunt, Esq.
Healthcare delivery is directly impacted by our country's cultural and racial diversity.
Consultant and expert, David B. Hunt, Esq., looks at current and trending
demographics and the resulting legal, business and medical imperatives for cross cultural
competence in the medical practice. Areas discussed include the changing patient base,
health disparities, the impact of language barriers, the clinical impact of cultural
differences as well as legal considerations for both patients and employees.
WEDNESDAY
HPV and Primary Prevention
Wanda D. Filer, MD
Practicing clinician, Wanda D. Filer, MD, reviews updated
cervical cancer screening guidelines, the natural history and epidemiology
of HPV infection and the issues of persistence over age 30. Her focus then
shifts to the HPV vaccine and the characteristics of appropriate candidates.
Optimizing Physician Productivity
Judy Bee
Physician productivity is not optimized by accident. Veteran healthcare consultant, Judy Bee,
reviews the specific factors and practices impacting efficiency and effectiveness, and thus profitability and
patient care. Areas discussed include office hours, task analysis, strategic delegation, physician extenders,
process flow, appointment management and effective reporting.
Protecting Your Assets-Part 2: The LLC and Global Planning
GK Mangelson, CFP
Asset protection specialist, David J. Cooper, Esq., seeks to enhance healthcare providers' professional
peace of mind by demonstrating how the limited liability company -- especially when used in combination with a limited
partnership -- as well as global planning can reduce potentially devastating liability exposure.
Healthcare Practice Embezzlement: Warning Signs and Controls
James A. Stroud, CPA
A busy healthcare practice is the perfect environment for financial fraud. Medical practice consultant, James A. Stroud, CPA,
reviews the characteristics of embezzlers, common fraud schemes and internal controls designed to reduce the likelihood of occurrence or success.
THURSDAY
Disclosure and Apology: The Sorry Works! Program-Part 2
Douglas B. Wojcieszak
Having described the Sorry Works! disclosure and apology concept in part one of his lecture, Douglas B. Wojcieszak
returns to explore its components in greater detail. Areas discussed include which incidents should prompt disclosure, who should
apologize and how, as well as what constitutes a fair compensation offer, who should make it and when.
Depression Complicated by Pain
Louis Kuritzky
Suicide has remained among the top 10 causes of death in America for over 30 years yet there has been
little recognition that when major depressive disorder is complicated by pain remission is more difficult to attain,
takes longer to reach and is less durable, Louis Kuritzky, discusses the complications presented by pain and available therapies.
Changiing the Liability Equation-Part 2
James W. Saxton, Esq.
Malpractice defense attorney,
James W. Saxton, Esq. , draws on 25 years of experience to lay out the communication,
documentation and disclosure failures which drive a patient's decision to file a malpractice claim.
Specific advice and even documentation forms are offered to avoid these common practice pitfalls.
Cultural Competence in the Healthcare Office-Part 2
David B. Hunt, Esq.
James A. Stroud, CPA, returns to explain how cultural competence in the healthcare office is
achieved clinically, legally and via effective, diversity- related business practices. Topics covered include
characteristics of the culturally competent physician, the impact of bias on clinical decision making, the ten core
cross-cultural issues, culture-specific infectious diseases, using interpreters, trust building, medical exams and legal compliance.
FRIDAY
Exercise as Medicine: The Unfilled Prescription
Barry A. Franklin, PhD
Recent studies indicate that increased physical activity is associated with
a significant reduction in cardiovascular events, the magnitude of which
is similar to or greater than that observed with many commonly prescribed
cardioprotective medications. Renowned cardiovascular physiologist,Barry A. Franklin, PhD., examines the
impact of physical inactivity on chronic disease and the critical role physicians can play with the 70% of their adult
patients who are not regularly physically active.
Alan G. Gilchrist, Esq.
On January 1, 2009 over 800 pages of Medicare anti-markup regulations and comments take effect. After a review of the Stark rules, veteran defense attorney, Alan G. Gilchrist, Esq., explains the most critical anti-markup developments and what they mean for the medical practice.
Minimizing Malpractice Exposure through Effective Charting
William H. Ginsburg, Esq.
Malpractice defense veteran,Your telephone is the front door of your practice and it sets the tone for your patient relationships.
Practice management expert, William H. Giinsburg, Esq., lays out the fundamental elements of a medical malpractice
suit and then focuses on their common denominator, the medical chart, and the impact effective charting can have on litigation outcome.
Electronic Medical Records, The Solution for You?
Judy Bee
EMR efficiency, cost and clinical benefits are typically practice specific. Practice management consultant, Judy Bee,
walks through the decision making process best suited to determine if and when your office should purchase an EMR system. Areas
discussed include record and clinical information access, claims processing, coding, billing, documentation as well as the financial and
organizational costs of implementation and maintenance.
Production Note: All presentations are between 50 and 60 minutes in length and were produced between May 13, 2008 and July 15, 2008 except Healthcare Practice Embezzlement: Warning Signs and Controls, produced July 6, 2007.
"I've been coming for years and I always come away with a couple of pearls."T.R., MD - SALISBURY, MD
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