Practicing medicine in a legally informed manner require successful communication between physician and patient and the proper documentation of these interactions. Otolaryngologists who practice medicine in a legally informed manner can both improve patient satisfaction and reduce the risk of malpractice litigation. This practice management online course discusses the history and current standard for proper consent, optimal periprocedural management including patient expectations, and handling suboptimal outcomes. As Malpractice litigation may result from suboptimal outcomes, the course will review risk factors for litigation, the process of litigation, and maximizing chances for successful defense.
Practicing medicine in a legally informed manner require successful communication between physician and patient and the proper documentation of these interactions. Otolaryngologists who practice medicine in a legally informed manner can both improve patient satisfaction and reduce the risk of malpractice litigation. This practice management online course discusses the history and current standard for proper consent, optimal periprocedural management including patient expectations, and handling suboptimal outcomes. As Malpractice litigation may result from suboptimal outcomes, the course will review risk factors for litigation, the process of litigation, and maximizing chances for successful defense.
Faculty:
Christina Cabrera-Muffly, MD
Megan Durr, MD
David M. Jakubowicz, MD
